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Document signed by William Blathwayte, Secretary at War [1683-1704], 1649-1717 (Manuscript) 1688-03-12 ADM/A/1758/11

The Committee of the Affairs of Ireland desire you to send orders for doubling the quantity of provisions for the 1500 men going to London Derry,which may be brought back or left for the Garrison if needed.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-06 ADM/A/1842/94

It appears to us by the Weekly Progress that the ADVENTURE will not be dispatched before the 29th of this month, and as she is required as soon as possible we direct you to cause more hands to work on her in order to expedite her dispatch.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-07 ADM/A/1842/109

We direct you to give Orders to the Victualling Commissioners that they give us an account of what Money they have received for providing Victuals for the Fleet since Michaelmas, and what since Christmas last, either in Specie or otherwise, and also what quantity of Beer has been transported from th…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-05 ADM/A/1842/73

We direct you to cause Daniel Baker, formerly Cook of the ST ANDREW, to be entered as a Rigger in the Deptford Yard, and that the Pension settled on him as a Superannuated Officer be discontinued during his employment as a Rigger.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-05 ADM/A/1842/69

We have appointed the SWEEPSTAKES, MERMAID, GARLAND and WINCHELSEA to be Convoy to the Colliers, which Ships are now at the Buoy of the Nore.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-05 ADM/A/1842/53

We direct you to cause a months Provisions to be sent down to the CENTURION in the Hope. You are also to give Orders that the Provisions aboard the HENRY Prize be completed to ten weeks, either at Yarmouth or the Nore, at which place she shall first arrive.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-04 ADM/A/1842/45

Warrant for the appointment of John Collings to be Master Cook of the ROMNEY.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-05 ADM/A/1842/65

The Yacht HENRIETTA at Deptford, having in her late voyage to Holland sprung her Topmast, we direct you to cause her to be forthwith fitted with another Topmast.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-23 ADM/A/1770/357

Ordering the raising of the number of crew aboard the PHOENIX to the highest complement of Men.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-23 ADM/A/1770/359

Requiring the ST ANDREW to be fitted out for service in the Channel with her highest complement of Men and supplied with four months' Victuals. The crew of the PLYMOUTH are to be turned over into the VANGUARD.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-20 ADM/A/1770/343

Approving the Navy Board's arrangement to hire the LONDON MERCHANT for six months with an option to continue, all under the command of Master William Orton. She is to be fitted for the sea without delay.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-22 ADM/A/1770/347

Further to the Admiralty's letter of the 20th December regarding the payment of Marines' wages to their Commanding Officers, the wages are now to be paid to the Marines themselves minus a deduction for clothing.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-04 ADM/A/1842/33

Sir Cloudesley Shovell has by a late letter from the Downs given an account that the Provisions on board the Ships there are now very short and the complaints of the Seamen are very great, by reason of the scarcity of Butter, Cheese and Oatmeal, which occasions their falling ill of the Scurvy.

Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-30 ADM/A/1776/371

Seamen belonging to the OXFORD have assisted in bringing the ROYAL CHARLES from Portsmouth to Woolwich but have not returned to the OXFORD. Should they fail to respond to notices requiring their return they will be treated as deserters.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-26 ADM/A/1770/365

A survey has been received showing the defects with the DRAGON following her rebuilding at Deptford. An Order is given for an in depth enquiry to be made and a report to be returned.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-05-03 ADM/A/1842/21

We have ordered the ROCHESTER to Chatham and the COVENTRY to Deptford to be cleaned and refitted. We direct you upon their arrival there to cause their repairs to be immediately taken in hand with all possible dispatch.

Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-09 ADM/A/1776/379

Henry Winterbourne late Gunner of the DRAKE was discharged due to illness. He has recovered and has petitioned to be allowed to rejoin that ship. The request is granted.

Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-09 ADM/A/1776/375

Warrant appointing Stephen Chappel to be Purser of theTiger in place of Oliver La?ely who is sick. Countersigned by James Southerne Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-16 ADM/A/1770/309

Confirming that the WOOLWICH is to be refitted urgently at Woolwich and not at Chatham. She is to receive three month's Victuals for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-24 ADM/A/1804/317

Warrant appointing William Lee, Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Portsmouth, to be Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham in the place of Thomas Kirk who has been appointed Master Caulker at that Yard. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-22 ADM/A/1804/291

Instructing that if the ADVENTURE cannot be refitted in Plymouth Sound she is to cleaned and refitted at Catwater. Her victuals are to be made up for three months service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-24 ADM/A/1804/307

Warrant appointing Joseph Allen, Master Carpenter of the ROYAL SOVEREIGN, to be Master Shipwright in the Yard at Portsmouth in place of William Lee who has been appointed Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Chatham. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-24 ADM/A/1804/309

Warrant appointing William Keltridge, Master Carpenter of the ROYAL WILLIAM, to be Master Carpenter of the ROYAL SOVEREIGN in place of Joseph Allen who has been appointed Second Assistant to the Master Shipwright at Portsmouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-14 ADM/A/1805/184

Warrant appointing John Bayley to be Master Sailmaker of the Yard at Sheerness. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.