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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-07 ADM/A/1811/44

Warrant for the appointment of Joseph Pryor to be Purser of the hired Ship BONAVENTURE.

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) 1695-02-25 ADM/A/1816/268

The ENGLAND Hired Frigate has for some time been escorting ships out of Bristol but is required on other service. A replacement is to be hired. The Mayor of Bristol has been asked to advise Officers on the scene.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-13 ADM/A/1816/304

Giving assent for the ANTELOPE Hired Hospital ship to receive the armaments and crew suggested by the Navy Board, together with surgeons, medicines, cradles and victuals for four months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-13 ADM/A/1816/300

Men turned over from capital ships into the MONCK, PEMBROKE and GREENWICH are to be paid to the time the ships they formerly belonged to are paid and before they leave for the Straits; and all of the Men who have entered the latter voluntarily - and including Bomb Vessels - are to be paid Bounty mon…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-18 ADM/A/1816/172

Warrant appointing John Carlo, Boatswain of the CAPTAIN, to be Boatswain of the ROYAL KATHERINE in place of the former who has been moved to the VICTORY. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-20 ADM/A/1816/224

All pressed men procured for the SWIFTSURE are to be entered on the ship's books from the time they joined and are to be paid accordingly.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-22 ADM/A/1816/238

The Navy Board has succeeded in obtaining a very good price per ton for a new Fifth Rate from Mr Parker, shipbuilder. Instructions are given to place an order for a new Fifth Rate of the same dimensions as the last.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-20 ADM/A/1816/230

Captain Moodie of [Yarmouth] at Harwich has complained that a good deal of ironwork is required for his ship and is proposing that she should be moved to Sheerness for that purpose. A report is called for.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-22 ADM/A/1816/250

Warrant appointing Lewis Symonds to be Master Cook of the ANTELOPE Hired Hospital Ship. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-22 ADM/A/1816/252

Warrant appointing William Phillips to be Master Gunner of the ANTELOPE Hired Hospital Ship. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-18 ADM/A/1816/180

Captain Richards of the FIREWORK Bomb Vessel in Longreach has informed the Board that he lacks working crew. Instructions are given for Riggers to be sent from Woolwich Yard to assist in moving the ship to the Nore from whence they are to return.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-20 ADM/A/1816/207

Hundreds of seamen have petitioned for all of the "Q's" and "R's" that have been put against men still serving should be removed. The Board is requested to study the enclosed copy of the petition and to give their opinion.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-19 ADM/A/1816/203

Warrant appointing Richard Smart to be Master Cook of the DORSETSHIRE. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-19 ADM/A/1816/201

Warrant appointing Thomas Pritchard to be Master Gunner of the SOLEBAY in place of the former who has been dismissed for neglect of duty. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-19 ADM/A/1816/198

Requiring the Navy Board to investigate the service record of the petitioner and to report their findings to the Admiralty. On the reverse is a report confirming that the petitioner has served as Cook in the PORTLAND and WINCHESTER for a total of thirty-six years.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-20 ADM/A/1816/218

Orders are given for all Stores necessary for the cleaning of Fifth and Sixth Rates to be kept at Harwich. The Board is also to inform the Admiralty how many extra men are required to attend that Yard.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-20 ADM/A/1816/216

Informing that a petition has been presented to the Admiralty concerning Samuel Warner formerly belonging to the ROYAL SOVEREIGN and the GREENWICH where the Commander of the latter has recorded him as having deserted.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-25 ADM/A/1816/266

Ordering the new Third Rate eighty gun ship building at Chatham to be launched on the sixth March and fitted for service in the Channel with her highest complement of Men and Victuals for four months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-24 ADM/A/1816/264

Requiring the WILLIAM & MARY Yacht to be cleaned at Deptford and fitted for sea.

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) 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) 1695-02-04 ADM/A/1827/35

Lord Berkeley has been asked to state what quantities of provisions will be required for vessels of various I Rates to be deployed this Summer, including water.…