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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-02-03 ADM/A/1862/14
We have granted a commission to Captain Peter Pickard, late commander of the ROYAL KATHERINE, to be Captain of the SAUDADOES prize, now at Jamaica. He is ordered to take the first opportunity to proceed to her in any merchant ship bound there.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-04 ADM/A/1839/39
The ships PORTLAND, PLYMOUTH, SEVERNE and RYE, which are to cruise in the Soundings, are to repair from Plymouth to Cork as soon as they have victuals to carry them there, and there to complete their provisions for 10 weeks.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-04 ADM/A/1839/35
You are directed to give orders to the Commissioners of the Victualling to pay the Captain of the LIGHTNING, bound for the West Indies, the beer money.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-01-31 ADM/A/1861/270
Warrant for the appointment of William Steele to be Boatswain of the SEVERN.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-01-31 ADM/A/1861/272
Warrant for the appointment of William Meddell to be Boatswain of the CHARLES GALLEY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-04 ADM/A/1863/268
Warrant appointing William Wither, late Boatswain of the LOOE, to be Boatswain of the new Fifth Rate building at Kinsale as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-03 ADM/A/1864/11
Acknowledging the results of the Navy Boards deliberations regarding a recent Petition for the removal of "Q's" and "R's" from the names of Men listed in that Petition and confirming the action to be taken pursuant to Navy Board letters dated the 20th and 22nd of last …
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-03 ADM/A/1864/12
Acknowledging receipt of the Navy Board's deliberations regarding a recent Petition for the removal of "Q's" and "R's" from the names of Men listed in that Petition and confirming the action to be taken pursuant to Navy Board letters dated the 25th, 29th and 30th o…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-03 ADM/A/1864/14
Looking for savings following the outbreak of Peace and requiring a report.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-03 ADM/A/1864/16
Warrant restoring an allowance made to Sir Robert Robinson at H.M's Command. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-03 ADM/A/1864/18
Requiring two members of the Navy Board to go on board the HAMPSHIRE at the Nore to witness the proving of a new device and instructing that the TIGER to be present in order for comparisons to be made.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-24 ADM/A/1860/255
Edmund Dummer, Surveyor to the Navy, has been reported as being involved with irregular practices. He is to be suspended and a replacement found. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-27 ADM/A/1860/271
Warrant appointing Jacob Ackworth, Carpenter of the SWIFTSURE, to be Master Carpenter of Chatham Yard in place of the former deceased. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-27 ADM/A/1860/269
Warrant appointing William Ackworth, late Carpenter of the NAVY Yacht, to be Master Carpenter of the MARY Galley in place of Thomas Cooke who has been moved to the SEVERN. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-27 ADM/A/1860/267
Warrant appointing John Cooke, Carpenter of the MARRY Galley, to be Master Carpenter of the SEVERN, in place of Nicholas Edwin who has been moved to the SWIFTSURE. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-19 ADM/A/1860/199
Ordering the Isabella to be cleaned and refitted upon arrival at Portsmouth; and to be victualled for ten weeks service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-20 ADM/A/1860/215
Warrant appointing John Brooker, Carpenter of the DEVONSHIRE, to be Master Carpenter of the DORSETSHIRE in place of the former who has been moved to the DEVONSHIRE. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-30 ADM/A/1863/244
Warrant appointing William Simpson to be Purser of the ROYAL KATHERINE in place of the former who has died.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-16 ADM/A/1810/164
We direct you to cause Nicholas Hancock (Seaman) to be entered as a Cripple aboard the Guardship ASSURANCE at Sheerness, and borne in her in such manner as Cripples are usually borne aboard their Majesties' Ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-17 ADM/A/1810/170
Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Ratcliffe to be Boatswain of the DUCHESS.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-13 ADM/A/1810/138
We direct you to cause the DARTMOUTH (now at Plymouth) to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel, and victualled for three months with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-13 ADM/A/1810/144
We direct you to cause four or five able Pilots who are acquainted with the coast of Norway to be immediately sent on board the GREENWICH in the Downs, to be carried to the Squadron under the Command of Vice Admiral Hopson.