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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-14 ADM/A/1836/116
John Sinclare, late Boatswain of the SCARBOROUGH is to be appointed Boatswain of the ST PAUL fireship in place of the former removed to the SCARBOROUGH. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-14 ADM/A/1836/118
Anthony Merriton, Boatswain of the ST PAUL fireship, is to be appointed Boatswain of the SCARBOROUGH in place of the former removed to the ST PAUL. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-16 ADM/A/1836/126
You are directed to have two fireships, except the VESUVIUS, in the best condition for a voyage to the West Indies, to be sheathed and fitted for the voyage, letting us know the ships you have chosen.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-12 ADM/A/1836/98
You are directed to have Captain Davison, Commander of the BONADVENTURE hired ship, to be furnished with a tender to procure men for her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-12 ADM/A/1836/96
Captain Meese has brought with him two ships the RAINBOW and BIGGOT [?] from the Soundings to Portsmouth which were taken from the enemy, the one of 30 and the other of 14 guns. You are directed to have the ships surveyed and report your opinion whether they are proper to serve as men-of-war.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-13 ADM/A/1836/108
The owners of the RUSSELL galley and the MARY sloop have tendered these vessels to proceed as advice boats to Jamaica. You are to treat with these gentlemen for the vessels to proceed in ballast only to Jamaica, there to be discharged.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-16 ADM/A/1836/134
You are directed to have the HARWICH upon arrival at Sheerness, to be cleaned and refitted for a voyage to Virginia and victualled for 8 months for her middle complement of men, for which the present number will be reduced…You are directed to have the LYON at Woolwich fitted out for service in the …
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-13 ADM/A/1809/136
Calling for an account of any outstanding imprests against Flag Officers, Admirals of the Counties and Mr Wittaker, Solicitor to the Admiralty and the Navy Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-13 ADM/A/1809/134
The wages of John Johnson, Patrick Hayes and Joseph Williams are to be paid despite being entered on the books of the ADVENTURE as having deserted.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-16 ADM/A/1809/144
Having returned from Jamaica, the KING WILLIAM Yacht now in the Thames, and a report is to be is to be surveyed with a view to her being recommended to serve either as an Advice Boat or as a Cruiser.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-16 ADM/A/1809/142
Requiring the HENRY Prize to be surveyed at Sheerness and a report to be supplied stating how long it will take to refit her. The work, including cleaning, is to be put in hand immediately. She is to be refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-17 ADM/A/1809/156
Warrant appointing Robert Long, late Carpenter of the CROWNED HERRING Machine vessel, to be Master Carpenter of the ESSEX Prize. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-16 ADM/A/1809/152
Warrant appointing William Castle, late Deputy Carpenter of the HAMPTON COURT, to be Master Carpenter of the SUFFOLK Hag Boat. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-16 ADM/A/1809/148
The Prize taken by the ESSEX is to be named the ESSEX Prize and is to have the same number of men and number and nature of guns as a Sixth Rate. Details of wartime and peacetime complements and armaments are given.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-18 ADM/A/1809/166
Confirming a warrant granted by Thomas Hopson Vice Admiral of the Mediterranean Fleet appointing Thomas Croncher to be Master Gunner of the SMYRNA FACTOR in place of the former who died. Counter signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-26 ADM/A/1809/217
Two months victuals are to be sent without delay to Admiral Hopson's ships at the Nore. The names of eight ships appear in the margin.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-26 ADM/A/1809/215
The Muster Master at Teignmouth is to be provided with a Deal Yawl to aid him in his work. Details of how the Yawl is to be equipped are given.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-25 ADM/A/1809/211
Depending on the available wind, the WINCHESTER which is currently in the Downs, is to proceed either to Chatham or Portsmouth for cleaning and refitting for service in the Channel. She is to receive the highest complement of men and is to be victualled for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-25 ADM/A/1809/209
The wages due to John Habberdine and Benjamin Hopkins are to be paid for their time in the ADVENTURE despite their having previously been recorded as deserters.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-26 ADM/A/1809/219
The ROCHESTER is to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth and provided with victuals for three months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-19 ADM/A/1809/175
Enclosing an account of disbursements made by Joseph Bully at Dartmouth amounting to eight pounds five shillings and instructing that he should be paid.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-18 ADM/A/1809/172
Warrant appointing John Mackalla, late Gunner of the Eaglet Ketch, to be Gunner of the SUFFOLK Hag Boat. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-18 ADM/A/1809/168
Warrant appointing Henry Stoone to be Boatswain of the DUNKIRK in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.