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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-05-29 ADM/A/1819/297

The Memorial of James Mallory, late Lieutenant to Captain Anthony Duncomb in which he claims that having recruited a considerable number of Men for Captain Duncomb, Duncomb was transferred, causing the Men not to be registered with the Clerk of the Cheque.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-29 ADM/A/1819/295

The FUBBS Yacht is to be refitted at Deptford and put in a condition for the sea.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-28 ADM/A/1819/281

Warrant appointing Anthony Merrinton to be Boatswain of the MARTIN Ketch in place of the former who has been made Captain of the vessel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-01 ADM/A/1819/3

The Navy Board has been unable to persuade the Officers of the Ordnance to pay for the guns and gunner's stores bought with the RUBY'S Prize at Kinsale. Orders are given for the guns and stores to be sold and the proceeds awarded to the Navy.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-02 ADM/A/1838/19

Enclosing a copy of the Orders given to various Vice Admirals for procuring Men for the coming Summer's operations and requiring money to be made available to Clerks of the Check and Muster Masters for the above purpose. The names of those who are to receive money are listed on the reverse.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-07 ADM/A/1838/51

Giving instructions to buy two French Prizes at Portsmouth viz the LEWIS [ST. LEWIS] and the RAINBOW at knockdown prices or not at all.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-02 ADM/A/1838/27

Instructing the sum of four hundred pounds to be paid to Mr Edward Whittaker, to Solicitor to the Admiralty, for his services.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-04 ADM/A/1838/33

Urgent proposals for the victualling of ships detailed for voyages to the West Indies are called for. The names of the vessels are given in the margin.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-04 ADM/A/1838/31

Having been informed that the CROWN is not in a condition to undertake a voyage to the West Indies and that the BONAVENTURE at Plymouth is already sheathed Instructions are given for her to be fitted and victualled at Plymouth and to proceed to Newfoundland via Portugal.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-04 ADM/A/1838/39

The Navy Board has reported on Second, Third and Fourth Rate ships both sheathed and unsheathed which are in good condition as regards the condition of their hulls and which are fit to proceed to the West Indies including the NORWICH which the Board claims has been sheathed; but a letter from her Co…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-04 ADM/A/1838/37

Confirming a warrant issued by Sir George Rooke for Christopher Skeines to be Master Carpenter of the JULIAN Bomb Vessel in place of the former who has deserted.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-05 ADM/A/1838/43

Warrant appointing Edward Horton to be Master Carpenter of the SHEERNESS in place of the former who has been moved to the new Fourth Rate on the Isle of Wight.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-12 ADM/A/1838/90

Enclosing a list of ships detailed to proceed to the West Indies showing the ports and places where they are to be found and requiring orders to be given to the Commissioners for Victualling to make haste in making up their full amounts of victuals until the time they sail.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-08 ADM/A/1838/78

Provided the FORESIGHT is found fit on arrival at Plymouth, she is to be sheathed and fitted for a voyage to the West Indies with a middle complement of Men and victualled for eight months. Surplus Men are to be turned over to any ship at Plymouth in the greatest need.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-09 ADM/A/1819/92

Sir Cloudesley Shovell is to be paid as an Admiral of the Blue from the first of January 1693/4 and as a Vice Admiral of the Red since that time.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-10 ADM/A/1819/104

The existing Waterboat at Sheerness is worn out but its replacement, a Machine Vessel, has proved too small and is more suited for use as a Surveying or Mustering vessel serving ships at anchor at the Nore. Instead, approval is given for the SEAHORSE at Woolwich to serve as a Waterboat.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-09 ADM/A/1819/98

Warrant appointing William Watson, Boatswain of the MERMAID, to be Boatswain of the WOOLWICH in place of the former who has been moved to the YORK. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Navy Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-07 ADM/A/1819/72

Warrant appointing Thomas Coates, Boatswain of the GREYHOUND Bomb Vessel, to be Boatswain of the RUBY Prize. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-07 ADM/A/1819/70

Warrant appointing David Wilson to be Boatswain of the DREADFUL Bomb Vessel. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

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.