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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) 1695-03-07 ADM/A/1817/90
Make another survey of two French Prizes at Kinsale, report if they are fit for the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-07 ADM/A/1817/88
Pay Captain Humphrey Aylis his wages as Captain of the BASING GALLEY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-07 ADM/A/1817/86
Forbear sending Tallow and other stores for Cleaning ships cruising about Jersey and Guernsey. Take care to supply such ships that cruise in these parts be supplied with sufficient Tallow to clean them
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) 1695-03-08 ADM/A/1817/98
Opine what is fit to be added to the salary's of the Clerk of Pay and the two Clerks of the Ticket office in consideration of the Service under their Inspection. Direct the 60 Gun Ship to be built by Contract to be set up at Portsmouth and the 80 Gun Ships to at Deptford and Chatham.
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) 1695-03-06 ADM/A/1817/74
Furnish the ROCHESTER with Credits for Provisions at Lisbon. The BRISTOL to be supplied with Stores at Barbados.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-11 ADM/A/1817/136
The Commissioners of the Victualing at Cadiz are directed to take care of such provisions as may be left on-board the Transport Ships or are otherwise provided for the land forces going to the Straights.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-11 ADM/A/1817/134
To hire another Tender for the speedier manning of the HASTINGS.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-08 ADM/A/1817/108
Appoint Thomas Druit, Surgeon, Chatham Yard in the place of Thomas Pierce deceased.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-08 ADM/A/1817/104
The men as served aboard the tender before the launching of the MILFORD, to be borne on her books from the time they entered themselves aboard the Tender.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-04 ADM/A/1817/43
Examine the case of Giles Earle reported by Captain Myngs, the LENNOX, as run.
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.