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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-07 ADM/A/1819/66

Stressing the urgent need for provisions to be put aboard the MAIDSTONE at Hope, particularly as she is one of the vessels that is to accompany the King to Holland. One month's provisions are to be despatched by tomorrow morning.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-16 ADM/A/1838/145

Confirming that some ships belonging to the States General may have the use of the Hulk or the Graving place for careening providing no inconvenience is caused to HM Ships.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/115

Lieutenant Richman has reported that due to heavy weather the ship he commanded in pressing Men for the ROYAL KATHERINE is unfit to continue in service - he and his Men are now ashore in Great Yarmouth with part of his ship's provisions and all of the arms and ammunition belonging to the Crown.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/109

Sir Cloudesley Shovell and Squadron has just arrived at Spithead requesting that certain ships be taken in to Portsmouth for refitting. Instructions are given to meet Sir Cloudesley's demands.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/117

Requiring the wages due to Lieutenant Chance whose journal and books were lost at the time of his death in the West Indies to be paid pursuant to a Petition from his father John Chance.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/125

Warrant appointing James Henderson to be Master Cook of the SHARK Brigantine in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman; Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/123

Confirming a Warrant issued by The Right Hon Mr Russell for Edward Mason to be Master Gunner of the CRESCENT Fireship in place of the former dismissed for neglect of duty. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/121

Warrant appointing Duncan Campbell to be Master Cook of the DISPATCH Brigantine in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-19 ADM/A/1838/168

Captain William Sanderson is to be restored to his position as Commander of the WILLIAM and MARY Yacht together with his year's forfeited pay.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-19 ADM/A/1838/174

Requiring the usual allowance to be made for Mr Andrew Leigh when serving aboard the PLYMOUTH as a Volunteer at the behest of Admiral Russell.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-19 ADM/A/1838/180

Twenty shillings is to be stopped from the pay of every man found to have delayed returning to his ship and has been apprehended by a Magistrate or other Civil Officer. The money is to be paid to the Magistrates for each man brought in.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-16 ADM/A/1838/147

Relaying an Order in Council for the SUFFOLK Hagboat and the [SYAM] Hospital ship that had previously been selected for sending to the Straits to be disposed of at Portsmouth or Plymouth as the Navy Board sees fit.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-06 ADM/A/1819/52

A report is required on the state of readiness of Bomb Vessels, urging that maximum effort be made in completing them.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-04 ADM/A/1819/50

The PRUDENCE, on arrival at Portsmouth, is to be cleaned and refitted at the owner's expense and victualled for six months for a voyage to Newfoundland.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-19 ADM/A/1821/159

Captain Sanderson, Commander of the Yacht WILLIAM & MARY, has informed us by letter that several things should be done to the Yacht which will contribute to her sailing.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-22 ADM/A/1821/173

On arrival of the WEYMOUTH at Portsmouth we direct you to cause her to be cleaned and refitted for a voyage to the Straights, and supplied with three months Provisions for her highest complement of Men with all dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-20 ADM/A/1821/171

Warrant for the appointment of Benjamin Long to be Master Ropemaker of the Chatham Yard.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-18 ADM/A/1821/140

Having received a letter from Lord Berkeley, Admiral of the Blue Squadron, concerning the inconvenience of the PENZANCE's Powder room being under the Hearth, we are sending an extract of the letter and direct you to consider this and give us your opinion.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-25 ADM/A/1821/204

In pursuance of HM's pleasure signified to this Board by William Blathwayt, we direct you to pay Sir George Rooke the sum of eighty four pounds, eleven shillings and six pence, upon his producing vouchers to your Board that he has paid this sum by HM's Orders in Holland.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-25 ADM/A/1821/208

We direct you to cause William Flood, late Carpenter of the Bomb Vessel DREADFUL, and John Kilby, his Servant, to be entered into the Chatham Yard and employed there till such time as he can otherwise be provided for, in case there is a want of such Workmen in that Yard.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-22 ADM/A/1821/181

We direct you to cause a twenty oared Boat to be built immediately at Portsmouth, to be carried to the Straights by Sir George Rooke, and to be furnished with Masts, Oars, Sails and other necessaries, and a silk Union flag to carry in her.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-22 ADM/A/1821/177

We direct you to cause the FORTUNE Pink at Spithead to be immediately refitted at Portsmouth and supplied with what Stores are needed to enable her to proceed to Sea.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-23 ADM/A/1821/183

Captain Clarke, Commander of the hired Ship UNITY, has informed us by letter of 22nd inst; from Spithead that of the six months Provisions ordered her for a voyage to New England, six weeks thereof have been expended.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-24 ADM/A/1821/192

You have informed us by letter of the 19th inst; that Lord Berkeley has sent the SAPHIRE, HIND Pink, and MARTIN, ROE and ALDBOROUGH Ketches into Portsmouth Harbour to be cleaned. Orders for this are to be given accordingly to signify our approval.…