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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-21
ADM/A/1771/228
Warrant from the Admiralty for William Ware formerly Cook of HMS FIREDRAKE to be Cook of HMS DUNKIRK in place of John Nickson deceased... who has Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-19
ADM/A/1771/222
Warrant from the Admiralty for Thomas Everden Master Carpenter of HMS GRAFTON to be Master Carpenter of HMS OSSERY in place of the former who is superannuated. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-19
ADM/A/1771/224
Warrant from the Admiralty for John Browne formerly Carpenter of the DARTMOUTH to be Master Carpenter of HMS JAMES GALLEY in place of Robert Frances deceased. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-27
ADM/A/1771/220
Warrant from the Admiralty for Thomas Robinson, Boatswain of HMS CONSTANT WARWICK to be Boatswain of HMS BERWICK in place of Abraham Hamm who is to infirm to do his duty. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-20
ADM/A/1771/226
Warrant from the Admiralty for William Harman to be Purser of HMS LONDON in place of Benjamin Tinnwell. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-28
ADM/A/1771/254
Warrant from the Admiralty for Tyfield Coe to be Master Gunner of HMS BERWICK in place of William Clegg who is too old and infirm to do his duty. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-27
ADM/A/1771/242
Warrant from the Admiralty for John Orchard Boatswain of HMS DOVER to be Master Gunner of HMS ROYAL OAK in place of Thomas Wadland who is too old and infirm to do his duty. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-04-27
ADM/A/1794/200
The KINGFISHER, ASSISTANCE, RESERVE and HAMPSHIRE being suddenly sent on foreign voyages, you are directed to have them paid to Michaelmas last, as soon as conveniently may be.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-04-27
ADM/A/1794/204
William Symonds, Master Gunner of the WOLF hired ship, is to be appointed Master Gunner of the RICHMOND. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 28 April 1693.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-07
ADM/A/1771/196
Warrant from the Admiralty for Samuel Siray Master Carpenter of HM Hired Ship LONDON MERCHANT during her service for HM and no longer. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-06
ADM/A/1771/192
Warrant from the Admiralty for Walter Jefferies to be made Boatswain of HM Fire Ship CYGNET. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-07
ADM/A/1771/194
Warrant from the Admiralty for Thomas Trenririch Boatswain of HM Hired Ship LONDON MERCHANT during her service for HM and no longer. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-26
ADM/A/1771/178
We refer the petition to their Lordships for consideration. (Obverse) Petition for James Edwards Boatswain to be Superannuated as he has been Warranted for about 25 years and is 62 years of age. Counter signed by James Southerne Secretary to the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-13
ADM/A/1771/210
Warrant from the Admiralty for Joseph Love to be Master Gunner of HM Fireship ROSE. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-10
ADM/A/1771/208
Warrant from the Admiralty for Thomas Corly Boatswain of HMS RESOLUTION to be Boatswain of HMS DUKE to replace Richard [Cook] discharged. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-08
ADM/A/1771/200
Warrant from the Admiralty to appoint Nathaniel Wybonier Master Mastmaker at Chatham Yard in place of William Wybonier who is to be removed from this employment . Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-07
ADM/A/1771/198
Warrant from the Admiralty for Henry Shenier Purser of HMS CORONATION to exchange places with Henry King Purser of HMS ST GEORGE during the Coronations current voyage. Counter signed by James Southerne.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-27
ADM/A/1793/229
The CROWN and ADVENTURE to be refitted and victualled at Portsmouth for Channel Service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-28
ADM/A/1793/244
The ASSURANCE to be furnished with two months provisions at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-24
ADM/A/1793/212
Send such stores to Kinsale as may be needed for the cleansing and refitting of 7 ships there.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-24
ADM/A/1793/210
Cause the house at the Navy Office to be appointed for the accommodation or Mr Pett.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-25
ADM/A/1793/223
The DEFIANCE, lately returned from Portugal, to be Surveyed at Spithead. Pay Captain John Lewis, Commander of the SHEERNESS, wages due to him for service in the late Fireship SPYE burnt at, Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-25
ADM/A/1793/220
Enclose a petition from the Officers at Plymouth praying for an allowance for House Rent and Paper.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-24
ADM/A/1793/218
Supply Victuals for two thousand men at Portsmouth and one thousand at Plymouth over and above the proportions already declared.
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