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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-11-11
ADM/A/1836/86
We have given orders that the commanders of 1st 2nd and 3rd Rates, now refitting in the Thames and Medway, shall give leave to men to be absent to refresh themselves.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-11-09
ADM/A/1836/60
The FAVERSHAM and HENRY[?] at Shoreham are in want of victuals and you are directed to order the Commissioners of the Victualling to have a vessel from Portsmouth take a month's provisions for each ship.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-11-09
ADM/A/1836/58
Sir Joseph Herne in June last, sent to the Treasurer of the Navy diverse bills of exchange amounting to £6,641.13.4 and has received diverse tallies and orders on the Continued Imposition.…
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)
1695-03-08
ADM/A/1817/102
Examine the account submitted by Mr John Molesworth of the Northpark of Cornwall for pressing Seamen in the enclosed list and pay him his dues.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-08
ADM/A/1817/100
Cause Victuals for Three Hundred men for a month to be sent to Portsmouth for convoy to the ships off Jersey and Guernsey.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-06
ADM/A/1817/80
Hire the best two of the three Merchant Ships at Bristol.
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)
1695-03-09
ADM/A/1817/112
Appoint William Lee, first assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham Yard, in the room of Robert Shortiss removed to be Master Shipwright at Harwich.
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/1817/106
Make allowance to John Constable for the loss of his limbs while acting as Midshipman.
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)
1695-03-09
ADM/A/1817/114
Appoint John Lock to be Second assistant to the master shipwright at Chatham.
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)
1695-03-04
ADM/A/1817/50
Reduce the men on the PORTSMOUTH Bomb Vessel at the behest of Sir Cloudesley Shovell.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-04
ADM/A/1817/54
Pay Captain George Byng as 1st Captain the BRITTANNIA.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-04
ADM/A/1817/62
Purchase the CENTURIAN's Prize on recommendation of the Mayor of Bristol.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-02
ADM/A/1817/31
Supply with expedition the Stores and Provisions for the Main Channel Fleet, and provision the 3rd,4th,and 5th rates in the Thames and Medway.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-03
ADM/A/1817/33
Appoint John Davies, boatswain, the LENOX.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-03-04
ADM/A/1817/39
Allow John Staples for the time he acted as Volunteer on the FUBBS yacht commanded by John Guy, by Admiral Russell's order.
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