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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-15 ADM/A/1805/207

A request is made for the Master, Wardens and Assistants of Trinity House to examine Joseph Welby, late First Lieutenant of the SOUTHAMPTON, for his suitability as a Master in their Majesties' Navy.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-15 ADM/A/1805/215

Warrant appointing William Caple, Purser of the DEVONSHIRE, to be Purser of the new Third Rate building at Deptford. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-15 ADM/A/1805/217

Warrant apppointing George Roberts, Purser of the BONAVENTURE, to be Purswer of the DEVONSHIRE in place of the former who has been moved to the new Third Rate building at Deptford. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-27 ADM/A/1805/362

Wanting to know the position regarding the amount of money given to Sir Francis Wheler both by the Navy Board and the Comptrooler for victualling the Squadron under his command before he left England, what Bills of Credit have been remitted to him since, and if any have been paid in Spain.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1805/371

Petition of William Parker having served for over thirty years in a variety of capacities, including nine years as Master in a number of ships and who, having lost a hand fighting the French, together with failing sight and other infirmities now seeks a pension.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-28 ADM/A/1805/378

Requiring that ships of the Marine Fleet that are in the Downs or are to arrive there are to be re-supplied with victuals.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-03-28 ADM/A/1805/382

Urgent orders are given for preparing all Fireships, Bomb vessels and Well boats for sea. The Navy Board is to report on their state of readiness and in particular the Fireships that have not been cleaned.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-11 ADM/A/1770/281

Ordering extra Provisions to be put aboard the KINGFISHER, SCEPTRE and HANNIBAL in the Downs.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-12 ADM/A/1770/283

Giving instructions for notices to be displayed at the Navy and Treasury Offices and in other public places announcing that Men belonging to HM ships currently refitting, and Men turned over, are to be paid as and when those ships reach the Nore.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-12 ADM/A/1770/285

The KITCHIN Yacht is to be refitted and supplied with what she wants on arrival at Deptford.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-19 ADM/A/1805/266

Confirming a warrant issued in June 1692 by Admiral Edward Russell appointing Richard Williams Boatswain of the RESTORATION. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-20 ADM/A/1805/278

Mr Blackway (later referred to as Blakeway), a sailmaker, stands accused by others of embezzlement by making sails for merchant ships. The Navy Board is instructed to make strict enquiries and report back.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-20 ADM/A/1805/288

Captain Symmons of the HAMPSHIRE in the Downs urgently needs butter, cheese and oil as none is available from Dover. An order is given to supply the ship immediately.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-27 ADM/A/1805/360

The FORESIGHT and the HENRY Prize are to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel as soon as they arrive at Portsmouth and Sheerness respectively. They are to receive their highest complements of men and the FORESIGHT is to be victualled for four months and the HENRY for three months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-31 ADM/A/1770/474

Granting the wish of William Collings to be allowed to retire as Gunner of the OSSORY due to age and weakness; and requiring that Thomas Adams, late Gunner of the ANNE, be entered aboard the OSSORY as Gunner. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-10 ADM/A/1770/476

Warrant appointing John Manning to be Master Carpenter on the CONCORD Hired ship during her continuing in TM Service and no longer. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-10 ADM/A/1770/478

Warrant appointing Paul Simpson to be Boatswain of the CONCORD Hired ship during her continuing in TM Service and no longer. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-06-14 ADM/A/1820/108

The Machine Vessels lately ordered to sea are to be manned and victualled last year, and with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1820/114

Warrant appointing Robert Shortiss, late Master Shipwright at Harwich, to be Master Shipwright at Sheerness; his predecessor there, William Bagwell, having been appointed Master Shipwright at Portsmouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-06-14 ADM/A/1820/110

When the SAUDADOES arrives at Sheerness she is to be girdled, cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and the provisions she has on board are to be augmented to ten weeks.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-06-14 ADM/A/1820/118

Warrant appointing William Bagwell, late Master Shipwright at Sheerness, to be Master Shipwright at Portsmouth; his predecessor having been dismissed.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-06-14 ADM/A/1820/116

Warrant appointing Thomas Codd, late Shipwright's Assistant at Portsmouth, to be Master Shipwright at Harwich, his predecessor Robert Shortiss having been appointed Master Shipwright at Sheerness.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-02 ADM/A/1806/3

You have informed us that you believe Mr Ellis at Shoreham may incline to set up another fifth Rate when he launches the Fireship he is building there for their Majesties.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-02 ADM/A/1806/9

His Majesty's Order in Council dated March 29th last directs that a provision of Sea victuals be made for five thousand Men to serve in the Fleet this year, over and above the victuals for thirty thousand Men formerly declared.…