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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-07-06 ADM/A/1785/33

Reference to a Petition for a Pension by Joseph Philips, Purser, and a List of Vessels on which he served.
AMITY and nine other Vessels.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-07-01 ADM/A/1785/3

We have considered the letter to your Board from the two members thereof at Portsmouth dated 21st June last in answer to our enquiry by our Orders to you of June 18th, namely by what Orders the two Fireships and WILD Prize were fitted out to Sea.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-07-01 ADM/A/1785/7

We direct you to cause the SWIFT to be forthwith furnished at the Buoy of the Nore with two months Victuals, or as much as she can conveniently stow, also such Stores necessary for her proceeding without loss of time to sea.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-07-01 ADM/A/1785/5

Warrant for the appointment of John Rogers to be Master House Carpenter of the Chatham Yard.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-05 ADM/A/1830/42

We herby direct you to cause the Tenders you have supplied to the RUBY PRIZE to be discharged by the Directions of this Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-04 ADM/A/1830/30

His Majesty's order in Council of the 30th of last month directs that the hammocks remaining with the Commissioner. Of Customs at Portsmouth be delivered to the Officer in charge of Recruiting now going to the Leeward Islands for use by the men on passage.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-05 ADM/A/1830/34

We direct you to sign the Bills for the pay due to the Rt. Hon. Edward Russell during the time he Commanded the Fleet from the date of his Commission 7th November 1693 and ending 28th of last month, the date of Sir George Rooke's Commission to be C in C of the Fleet; also you are to pay Mr.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-05 ADM/A/1830/36

Capt. Willshaw, one of the Members of your Board has in his note of the 1st. Inst. Informed us that since being abroad his affaires have deteriorated and requires a months leave to settle them. We direct you to give him a months leave.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-05 ADM/A/1830/38

We have received a complaint from William Maunder Gunners Mate of HMS ROYAL TRANSPORT against the Lieut. Of the ship. We send you a copy and desire one of your Board to examine into it when the ship returns to her moorings in the Thames, and give us an account of the matter of fact.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-04 ADM/A/1830/23

We desire and direct you to send orders to the Commander at Plymouth that as soon as the Foresight enters harbour to cause her to be refitted with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-04 ADM/A/1830/25

We hereby desire and direct you to cause HM Yacht ISABELLA to be cleaned and refitted. Captain Wyvell of HMS KENT has recommended his Boatswain David Hartley to be Boatswain of a Hulk. You are to enquire into his qualifications for the role and report back.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-04 ADM/A/1830/27

We herby desire and direct you to pay Captain Julius for the time he served on HMS CHESTER provided he complied with his instructions in every respect, but if it appears that he has not you are to pay him two thirds of the sum.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-15 ADM/A/1830/129

Warrant given by Sir Francis Wheler for the appointment of Edmund Wilkins as Boatswaine of HMS CHESTER.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-15 ADM/A/1830/131

A Commission was granted by Captain Robert Wilmot C in C in the West Indies on the 7th. March 95 for Mr William May to be Master Carpenter of HMS CHESTER, in room of the former deceased.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-14 ADM/A/1830/121

Warrant for the appointment of John Dornings as Master Cook of HM Storeship KATHERINE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-15 ADM/A/1830/123

A Commission was granted by Captain Robert Wilmot C in C in the West Indies on the 1st. May 95 for Mr John Hiskel to be 2nd Lieut. of HMS WINCHESTER, and another Commission dated 4 Sept. 95 for the said Hiskel to be made First Lieut. of the WINCHESTER.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-15 ADM/A/1830/125

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Acker as Master Cook of HM Storeship ESSEX PRIZE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-09 ADM/A/1830/85

We have ordered the crew of HM hired ship PRUDENCE now at Sheerness man the PENDENNIS. You are directed to let us know when she will be refitted and ready for sea.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-09 ADM/A/1830/87

HM Ships BONADVENTURE and SEAFORD have been designated for a particular Service. Upon their return to Portsmouth they are to be Sheathed, and stored and provisioned (for their highest Compliment) for 4 months service with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-06 ADM/A/1830/89

On the 1st. March last Admiral Edward Russell ordered Captain William Wright to be Captain of HMS NORTHUMBERLAND, he is to be paid for the time he Commanded the ship if you have no objection. We are not renewing his Commission.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-08 ADM/A/1830/75

We feel fit to appoint Captain William Wright to be Master Attendant at HM Yard Deptford, having received very good testimony and require you to entered in that post, with the Salary, Wages and Privileges.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-12 ADM/A/1830/97

Captain Pollard commander of HM Hired Ship ST MALO at Bideford reports in his letter of the 8th inst. that he needs her provisions. We direct you to provide them as soon as possible as she is under sailing orders.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-05 ADM/A/1830/44

We have settled the annual salaries of Provost Marshalls, his Deputy and Wayter's [assistants] to be £91 for Provost Marshalls, £54 12s for Deputies and £45 10s for Wayters. They have been payed by our Solicitors Mr Whittaker to the 25 March last.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-06 ADM/A/1830/48

Captain Culliford Commander of HMS MAIDSTONE has informed us on the 3rd inst. From the Nore that her foremast is defective.…