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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-02 ADM/A/1839/365

Richard Burdett, Purser of the ANGLESEA, is to be appointed Purser of the BURFORD. 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 2 February 1696/7.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-04 ADM/A/1863/52

Warrant appointing George Tidge to be Master Cook of the YARMOUTH in place of the former who has left the service. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-02 ADM/A/1863/27

Lieutenant Robert Belbin has been appointed Commander of the TRIDENT following the removal of her Captain and his confinement in the BREDAH. Belbin is to be paid for his time in the TRIDENT as her Captain.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-28 ADM/A/1839/321

You are directed to sign a bill on the Treasurer of the Navy, for an allowance of 20 shillings per diem for table money, to be made unto Sir Cloudesley Shovell, Admiral of the Blue Squadron, from the time he was last paid the same to the time he is paid his flag pay, over and above what is allowed b…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-06 ADM/A/1839/325

Philip Hicks is to be appointed Master Cook of the new 3rd Rate now building at Chatham. 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 6 February 1696/7.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-25 ADM/A/1839/331

Benjamin Bryar, late Master Gunner of the WOOLWICH, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the new 3rd Rate building at Deptford. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-15 ADM/A/1839/333

You are directed to have the wages due to Mr Norris Bartew, paid for the time he served as Lieutenant of the SUFFOLK, if you have no objection thereto than the want of his journal and captain's certificate. He died on board the ship and his papers were lost.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-01 ADM/A/1863/1

Robert Mullins, Purser of the DREADNOUGHT, has been found guilty of unruly behaviour at a Court Martial held aboard the CARLISLE at Hamoaze. He has been fined six month's pay and has been suspended; but instructions are given for him to be restored to his post.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-23 ADM/A/1839/337

Peter Seller, Master of the OSSORY, by reason of age and infirmity is incapable of officiating in his post.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-02 ADM/A/1839/335

David Hartley, Boatswain of the KENT, is to be appointed Boatswain of the WARSPITE. 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 2 February 1696/7.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-01 ADM/A/1863/4

Requiring Lieutenant Samuel Lancaster to be paid for his time as Commander of the YARMOUTH following the suspension of Captain Moody.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-19 ADM/A/1839/351

Abraham Burnet is to be appointed Purser of the new 4th Rate building by Mr Wells at Rotherhithe. 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 19 February 1696/7.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-19 ADM/A/1839/349

Samuel Rogers, late Master Carpenter of the BLACKWALL, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the new 4th Rate building by Mr Taylor at Rotherhithe. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-06 ADM/A/1839/347

Lawrence Oliphant, late Gunner of the UNIT hired ship, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the new 4th Rate building by Mr Taylor at Rotherhithe.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-03-01 ADM/A/1863/21

Warrant appointing John Wood to be Purser of the TRIDENT in place of the former who has been moved to the BURFORD. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-05 ADM/A/1839/359

Upon consideration of our discussion yesterday about the girdling of the VICTORY, and the masting and yarding of His Majesty's ships, you are directed to consider whether the present rules of the proportions of masts and yards should be altered.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-06 ADM/A/1839/357

Joseph Styles is to be appointed Master Gunner of the new 4th Rate building by Mr Nye at East Cowes. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 6 February 1696/7.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-02-28 ADM/A/1862/300

In case the wages due to Captain John Leader are not yet paid, you are directed to put a stop on payment until further order from this Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-02-28 ADM/A/1862/302

His Majesty has directed by warrant under his signature and dated 26 February, that a pension of £100 per annum be allowed to Charles Stewart Esq in consideration of his suffering and service at sea.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-02-07 ADM/A/1862/304

Thomas Pickering, Cook of the ST MICHAEL, is to be appointed Master Cook of the DEVONSHIRE in place of Thomas Crisp removed to the ST MICHAEL. You are directed to enter him accordingly and his warrant is to be dated 7 February 1699.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-26 ADM/A/1839/303

John Cleverley, late Carpenter of the GREYHOUND, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the LOUIS prize. 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 26 February 1696/7.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-02-28 ADM/A/1862/308

Moses Bowles, Boatswain of the TRIDENT, is to be appointed Boatswain of the REVENGE. You are directed to enter him accordingly and his warrant is to be dated 28 February 1699.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-27 ADM/A/1839/311

There are a great many ships ordered into Portsmouth Harbour to be refitted. You are directed to let us know whether they are sent there in such manner as was sometime since agreed upon, or that they come in faster than is necessary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-02-28 ADM/A/1839/319

You are directed to have a boat, now at Shoreham and formerly belonging to one of the ketches, repaired for the use of the Muster Master at Shoreham. She is to be furnished with masts sails, oars and all things necessary.…