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Chicheley, John
Herbert, Arthur
Herbert, Thomas
Lee, Thomas
Lowther, John
Onslow, Richard
Priestman, Henry
Russell, Edward
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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-22
ADM/A/1764/455
Warrant appointing John Teal to be Purser of the SWIFTSURE. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-11-27
ADM/A/1770/91
Authorising the release of monies for the payment of Officers for the Midsummer and Michaelmas Quarters.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-11-28
ADM/A/1770/95
Authorising the use of a large sum of money for various purposes.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-11-26
ADM/A/1770/85
Authorising the release of a sum of money for Naval Ordnance.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-31
ADM/A/1764/406
Mr Phillip Papillon is to receive ten thousand pounds agreed by the Commissioners for Victualling.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-07
ADM/A/1764/414
Warrant appointing Richard Boake to be Master Carpenter of the EAGLE in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-10
ADM/A/1764/418
Warrant appointing Christopher Brimson to be Boatswain of the DRAGON in place of the former who has been promoted to Captain of the NATHANIEL Fireship. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-10
ADM/A/1764/416
Warrant appointing John Hynes to be Cook of the EAGLE Guardship. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-11
ADM/A/1764/420
Warrant appointing Abraham Daniel to be Cook of the THOMAS and ELIZABETH Fireship. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-14
ADM/A/1764/424
Warrant appointing Captain George Matthews Senior to be Master Attendant at Plymouth in place of Captain Richard Cotton who has been dismissed. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Commissioners.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-13
ADM/A/1764/422
Warrant appointing John Capell to Master Gunner of the QUAKER Ketch in place of William Ricketts who has resigned his commission. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-21
ADM/A/1764/436
Warrant appointing William Vally to be Master Carpenter of the SWAN. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-12-21
ADM/A/1764/434
Warrant appointing William Witcher to be Boatswain of the SWAN. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-12-08
ADM/A/1770/265
The cargoes of six Swedish ships at Chatham have now been valued. The Navy Board is instructed to purchase the goods for as near London prices as they can obtain.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-12-06
ADM/A/1770/261
Sir Francis Wheeler, Captain Tyrrell and Captain Good have informed the Admiralty that a number of Volunteer Seamen have come forward and that they are prepared to employ them.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-12-05
ADM/A/1770/247
The RICHMOND ordered to proceed to Sheerness and the SWIFT Prize to Plymouth are to be fitted for service in the Channel. Orders are given for the work to be put in hand as soon as the ships arrive at their respective Ports and supplied with Stores and three months Provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-12-05
ADM/A/1770/249
The Navy Board is instructed to establish what Stores are needed by the SWEEPSTAKES to enable her to proceed as convoy to Newcastle and to supply her either from Chatham or Sheerness.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-12-05
ADM/A/1770/251
Mr Isaacson, a Customs Officer, has informed the Admiralty that the RICHMIOND has left an anchor behind at Newcastle. Instructions are given for the anchor to be retrieved and placed in HM Stores.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-11-14
ADM/A/1770/209
The wreck of the HENRIETTA in Cattwater is hindering the safe anchoring of vessels there. Proposals to cover the swift removal of the wreck in Cattwater and the wreck in the Downs are called for.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-19
ADM/A/1769/87
To make allowance of Bounty to the Widow and children of Thomas Roberts late Carpenter the PORTSMOUTH, died of wounds in French captivity.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-26
ADM/A/1764/139
The widow of Sir John Godwin, a former Admiralty Board Commissioner, is to be granted a pension. The Navy Board is to instruct the Treasurer of the Navy to make out Bills for Anne Godwin to receive three hundred pounds per annum by quarterly payment.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-07-26
ADM/A/1761/269
Send a Main Mast to the Nore for Hired Ship HANNIBAL, if her Owners cannot supply her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-03-29
ADM/A/1766/143
1. The CYGNET to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth, and victualled for three months.
2. The PLYMOUTH, damaged by bad weather, to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth, and victualled for four month's service in the Channel.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1689-11-05
ADM/A/1764/157
Warrant appointing Matthew Allin to be Boatswain of the THOMAS AND ELIZABETH Fireship in place of the former who has been disabled by a fall. Countersigned by Phineas Bowles, Admiralty Board Secretary.
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