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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-08 ADM/A/1811/65
In pursuance of her Majesty's Order in Council dated 6th inst; we direct you to provide four months Provisions at whole allowance for seventeen hundred Men, and sent with the Forces intended for Jamaica on board such Ships as shall be hired by the Commissioners for Transportation.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-08 ADM/A/1811/63
We have ordered Captain Fairborne, Commander in Chief of their Majesties' Ships in the River Thames and Medway, to turn over several Men from the Great Ships into other Ships, and directed him to order the respective Commanders of the said Ships that turn over any Men to send regular Lists to y…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-10 ADM/A/1811/77
Mr Thomas Power of Bideford has presented to this Board an Account of his Expenses procuring Seamen, and performing several other services, at that place between 1689 and this time.
We direct you to pay him the sum of forty pounds as a reward for these services.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-08 ADM/A/1811/71
Are sending enclosed two Inventories of the Ship INVINCIBLE of St Malo, a Prize taken by the WEYMOUTH and DUNKIRK, and of the ENTREPRENANT of Brest, taken by the RUBY.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-05 ADM/A/1827/67
Warrant appointing Joseph [Cowne] to be Master Gunner of the SOCIETY Hospital Ship. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-05 ADM/A/1827/63
Warrant appointing John Webster to be Master Carpenter of the SOCIETY Hospital Ship. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-23 ADM/A/1800/239
Warrant appointing John Woodcock, late Master Carpenter of the EAGLET, to be Master Carpenter of the PEMBROKE in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-04 ADM/A/1827/45
Informing that Fourth Lieutenant John Aston of the ROYAL KATHERINE has offered to recruit a hundred Men in Lancashire and Cheshire and directing that a sum of money be given him to meet his expenses, providing the Navy Board has no objections.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-05 ADM/A/1827/55
Informing that Mr Samuel Dore has been appointed Muster Master for HM Ships and Vessels at Liverpool, Hoylake and district and that he is to receive payment of thirty pounds per annum.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-05 ADM/A/1827/53
Directing that Captain Christopher Kirkby of the SOUTHAMPTON be paid for his time in that ship from the date of his being paid for similar service; and requiring that particular care be taken in checking that he has not born any supernummaries or otherwise infringed regulations.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-10 ADM/A/1827/106
Captain Littleton Commander of the PORTLAND at Plymouth has informed the Admiralty that there is a lack of Boatswain's Stores at that port. Orders are given to rectify the situation.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-10 ADM/A/1827/104
Requiring the Victualling Board to be ordered to put on board the Ships of the Line which are to take part in battle in the Channel two month's provisions as soon as they are in a condition to receive them.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-08 ADM/A/1827/98
Warrant appointing John Delamere, late Carpenter of the COMET Bomb Vessel, to be Master Carpenter of the new Fifth Rate building at Mr Ellis' Yard at Shoreham. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-06 ADM/A/1827/79
Warrant appointing Anthony Collman to be Boatswain and Gunner of the INTELLIGENCE Brigantine. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-04 ADM/A/1827/97
Confirming a Warrant issued by Admiral Russell appointing John Wood to be Purser of the MARY. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-08 ADM/A/1827/95
Warrant appointing John Curtis to be Boatswain and Gunner of the SWIFT Brigantine. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-08 ADM/A/1827/91
Acknowledging that the Marquis of Carmarthen, complete with Barge Crew and retinue, has taken charge of the new 6th Rate recently launched at Chatham; and informing that the King has agreed that Carmarthen should trial the ship for her sailing qualities.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-16 ADM/A/1799/187
On the first of this month we directed you to cause Cables, Anchors and Chains to be provided as soon as possible for such of their Majesties' Ships as are designed on particular Service.
Direct you to let us know in what readiness the said Stores are.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-09 ADM/A/1800/90
Captain Thomas Phillips at Portsmouth has informed that the Shallops are not in good condition but will soon be refitted. Orders are to be given by express that the repairs required to the Shallops and Bomb Vessels are to carried out immediately to the orders of Captain Ben[sen].
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-23 ADM/A/1800/227
John Frith is to be paid ten pounds for attending the trial of Officers at Portsmouth charged with embezzlement.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-28 ADM/A/1800/326
The Board is to require the Commanders of all ships in port for refitting this winter to submit all of the Accounts and Papers stipulated in the General Printed Instructions. Failure to produce Certificates will result in their pay being withheld.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-23 ADM/A/1800/237
Warrant appointing Francis Walls to be Master Cook of the BONAVENTURE. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-23 ADM/A/1800/233
The DOLPHIN is to be cleaned and refitted at Liverpool and supplied with three month's victuals for service in the Irish Sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-03 ADM/A/1827/25
Warrant appointing John Corbet to be Purser of the Prince George Hired ship in place of the former who is to be promoted. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.