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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-04-03
ADM/A/1794/27
Francis Vacey is to be appointed Gunner of the SOESDYKE yacht. 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 3 April 1693.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-05
ADM/A/1771/17
A letter dated the first of this Month from HM Privy Council directs that a Man of War be urgently hired, with the same capability as used in the last war, for Convoy duty between Bristol and Ireland.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-09
ADM/A/1771/56
We direct you to survey the CROWNS PRIZE now at Portsmouth, and advise us if she is a ship suitable for a man of war in HM Service. If so what number of men and type of guns are suitable. Also provide an estimate of the cost and time to fit her for Service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-18
ADM/A/1793/287
Refer the Petition of Captain Greenville Collins for speedy consideration of what is to be done Petition of Captain Collins for his Disbursements surveying and publishing the Coastal Pilot.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-09
ADM/A/1771/54
You recently informed us of the failure to follow orders by several Captains of ships recently paid off.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-01
ADM/A/1793/298
£120 pounds to be settled on Mosis Jaquau a French Sea Officer and Refugee who served as a volunteer 1691/2.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-03
ADM/A/1771/11
HMS ADVICE is to be refitted at Portsmouth and HMS ASSURANCE at Deptford, we require them to be taken completed as soon as possible, and provisioned for 3 months Channel service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-03
ADM/A/1771/7
Re: your letter of 30 Dec. We approve our proposal that as HMS WOOLWICH needs more repairs than estimated she should be sent to Mr Haydens Merchant dock at Lymhouse. We also approve the building of a 3d. Rate by MR Nicholas Barrett at Harwich by end of October next.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-02
ADM/A/1771/5
We direct you to cause 60 of the Crew of HMS Expedition chosen by Captain Clemonts to be hired out to HMS Duchess refitting at Chatham.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-31
ADM/A/1793/275
Swallowtail pendants to be sent aboard the ROYAL WILLIAM.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-31
ADM/A/1793/273
Appoint David Gray, Master Carpenter, the MILFORD.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-31
ADM/A/1793/271
The SWIFT PRIZE to be furnished with one months provisions at Gravesend.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-29
ADM/A/1793/252
The CENTURIAN at the Nore to be furnished with 3 months provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-14
ADM/A/1824/187
The WREN pink to be provisioned for immediate sea service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-14
ADM/A/1824/185
Supply of victuals to be provided out of the Declaration for 1696.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-14
ADM/A/1824/179
Appoint Richard Sadler, Boatswain, the BIDDEFORD.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-14
ADM/A/1824/183
Cause 12 ships to belaid off and any necessary repairs got in hand.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-14
ADM/A/1824/189
The new 3rd rate building at Bursleton to be sheathed and rigged at Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-14
ADM/A/1824/193
Cause 15 men from the The LOYAL MERCHANT and the PRINCESS ANN were turned over to the SEVERN, and the TIGER are to be returned.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-10
ADM/A/1795/116
Petition of John Whitnall who is applying for superannuation due to having received a serious injury. On the reverse is an isntruction to the Navy Board to report on the merits of the case.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-10
ADM/A/1795/119
Warrant appointing Thomas Killinghall, formerly Master Cook of the RICHARD and MARTHA Hired Ketch, to be Master Cook of the RICHMOND in place of the former who has been moved to the new Fourth Rate building at Plymouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-11
ADM/A/1824/165
The GERMOON Prize to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-11
ADM/A/1824/163
Appoint John Diggens, master carpenter, the OXFORD.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-13
ADM/A/1795/132
Captain Knapp of the NEW AFRICA is complaining that he still lacks Capenter's Stores but an Order is given for an enquiry to be made concerning the Owner's having already supplied them.
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