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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-28 ADM/A/1829/275

Captain Hopson, Commander of the GERMOON at Plymouth, has informed us that the Vessel is so very weak and defective that she needs rebuilding. We direct you to cause her to be forthwith surveyed, and report to us your opinion what is proper to be done with her.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-28 ADM/A/1829/279

We direct you with all possible dispatch to send Stores and Provisions to the LYNN and FOWEY at Shoreham, and if the Stores for either Ship are there, you are to order them to be put on board that Ship which is the forewardest.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-28 ADM/A/1829/277

We direct you to cause the Yacht MONMOUTH, now at Chester, to be caulked, cleaned and refitted there, and furnished with such Stores as shall be necessary to put her into a condition for Sea with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-25 ADM/A/1829/257

Upon consideration of your letter of the 22nd inst; concerning the number of Men to be allowed to the Ketches MARTIN, ROE and QUAKER, which are ordered to be reduced to Tenders for the Great Ships, we direct you to cause them to be established with fifteen Men each.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-27 ADM/A/1829/263

We direct you to give Orders to the Ordinary and Riggers of Chatham Yard to assist in carrying the PENDENNIS, and FALKLAND down to Blackstakes and to help get in their Guns, Stores and Provisions.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-22 ADM/A/1829/311

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Broadbridge to be Boatswain of the SUNDERLAND.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-17 ADM/A/1829/313

Warrant for the appointment of Samuel Fitch to be Boatswain of the SOUTHAMPTON.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-02 ADM/A/1836/5

You are directed to have the GREYHOUND at Portsmouth and the GUARDLAND at Sheerness, cleaned and refitted for Channel service and victualled for 10 weeks. You are also directed to have the EXPEDITION refitted at Spithead and victualled for 10 weeks.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-02 ADM/A/1836/9

A Court Martial held on board the QUEEN at Spithead on 30 October, Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Admiral and Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean presiding, made enquiry into the complaint of John Byron, late Master of the TRIDENT against Lieutenant Higgins, 2nd Lieutenant.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-29 ADM/A/1829/287

In pursuance of HM's pleasure signified to this Board by the Duke of Shewsbury in his letter yesterday, we direct you to send orders to the Portsmouth Navy Commissioners to furnish Captain Van der Goes, Commander of the States Ship MAAS, now at Spithead, with a Foremast and Bowsprit, and the ne…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-22 ADM/A/1829/305

Warrant for the appointment of John Gibson to be Master Gunner of the BLACKWALL.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-13 ADM/A/1829/303

We direct you to treat with the Owners of the Bridgett Gally for the sale of her, and buy her on the best terms you can for HM's Service. You are to solicit the Treasury Commissioners for money to do this, giving us an account of your proceedings.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-02 ADM/A/1836/13

You were directed to have the HARWICH cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth for a voyage to Virginia, but having since ordered her to the Nore, you are to give your opinion as to where it is most proper for this to be done, at Chatham or the River Thames.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-03 ADM/A/1836/29

You are directed to sign a bill on the Treasurer of the Navy for the salary due to Robert Austen Esq. deceased, late member of this Board, to Michaelmas last.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-03 ADM/A/1836/27

You are directed to have the IPSWICH at Woolwich cleaned and refitted for a voyage to the Canaries (instead of the DUNKIRK) and victualled for 4 months. You are to have the ship supplied with provisions from time to time so that when she sails she may have a full 4 months provisions on board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-03 ADM/A/1836/23

William Steanes is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the SEAFORD in place of the former deceased. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 3 November 1696.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-18 ADM/A/1836/158

You are directed to have the SHOREHAM paid to Michaelmas 1695 at Spithead.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-18 ADM/A/1836/154

Mr Whittaker, Solicitor for the Affairs of the Admiralty, informs us that John King has given information against Leah Wilkinson for several forgeries committed by her mother Ann Low on seamen's tickets wherein she was assisting.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-18 ADM/A/1836/164

Captain Hughes, Commander of the DEFIANCE, bound for the Canaries, has written to our Secretary on 15 November and states that the ship will be much hindered for want of Purser's necessary and extra necessary money.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-18 ADM/A/1836/162

The advice boats going to the West Indies, being to proceed first to Barbados and from there to Jamaica and there to be discharged, you are directed to hire one immediately to proceed thither and to be put in a condition of sailing with all dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-17 ADM/A/1836/148

We have confirmed a warrant given by the Rt. Hon. Edward Russell, Admiral of the Fleet, appointing William Dolbin, Boatswain of the IPSWICH, in place of the former deceased.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-17 ADM/A/1836/145

Our order of 12 October directed you to furnish Sir Cloudesley Shovell, going with a squadron to the Straits, with £4,000 credit. You are directed to have Rear Admiral Nevilll who is to go with the squadron, given his proportion of the credit.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-10 ADM/A/1836/76

A petition has been presented to this Board by Mary Osborne praying an allowance for the time her husband Francis Osborne served as Deputy Judge Advocate in the squadron commanded by Captain Wilmot in the West Indies. You are directed to make the usual allowance for the time Francis Osborne served.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-10 ADM/A/1836/74

You are directed to have the CRESCENT fireship, upon arrival at Deptford, laid up and paid off and repairs put in hand for her to be fitted for next summer's service.