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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-25
ADM/A/1824/311
Pay Edward Belchamber as Marshall for the time he has served in that employment on the Medway and at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-30
ADM/A/1795/281
Petition of John Howe in which he asks for payment of monies he claims are due to him. Appended is an Instruction to the Navy Board asking for an opinion and report.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-31
ADM/A/1795/283
Warrant appointing Mathew Richards to be Master Gunner of the SERPENT Bomb vessel. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-11
ADM/A/1780/59
We direct you to order the Clerk of the Cheque of the Deptford Yard to cause a Muster to be made of the Shipwrights belonging to this Yard at such time as Mr John Trevor shall desire it.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-11
ADM/A/1780/57
We direct you to cause the Ketch EAGLET to be refitted and cleaned at Sheerness for service in the Channel, and victualled for three months or as much as she can conveniently stow.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-26
ADM/A/1824/327
The PENSANCE at Sheerness and the ROE ketch at Harwich to be cleaned and refitted for service in te channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-25
ADM/A/1824/321
The SHARK and DISCOVERY Brigatines and the WRENN Pink to sail to Dover or Rye, to be cleaned and fitted for service in The Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-25
ADM/A/1824/325
Crew of the KENT to be turned over to the SMERNA MERCHANT at Spithead, and the said men to be paid wages due to them.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-25
ADM/A/1824/323
The NORTHUMBERLAND, the DREADNAUGHT, and the HAWKE Fireships to be cleaned and refitted for a voyage to Bilboa.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-01
ADM/A/1780/7
We direct you to sign a Bill on the Navy Treasurer for paying the sum of thirty six pounds to Josiah Green, Master of the LAUREL Ketch of London, which was employed last Summer as a Tender on the ALBERMARLE, which his Majesty is graciously pleased to allow him in consideration of the damage, and abu…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-01
ADM/A/1780/5
We direct you to cause the Wages due to the Officers and Company of the DUMBARTON for their service on board her to be forthwith paid to them.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-30
ADM/A/1795/247
Petition of Walter Barneby Master of the SANDWICH who, through age, wounds and deteriorating eye-sight, is seeking superannuation. On the reverse is a note referring the Petition to the Navy Board for opinion and report.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-06-09
ADM/A/1843/73
Warrant appointing Daniel Sanders, late Purser of the ARKANGEL, to be Purser of the CHATHAM in place of the former who has been removed for neglect of duty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-05-30
ADM/A/1795/256
Mr Holt, Deputy Vice Admiral of Hampshire is seeking reimbursement for procuring Men. A report is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-10-21
ADM/A/1824/302
Appoint William Geer, Master Carpenter, the MACHINE fireship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-06-08
ADM/A/1843/55
Concerning the guns of the LOOE at Baltimore. The Admiralty has been informed that there is a possibility that she might be salvaged and instructs the Navy Board to make full enquiries.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-04
ADM/A/1780/15
We direct you to cause to be entered on board their Majesties' Ships of the First and Second Rate at Chatham, all such Seamen as shall be sent down there for that purpose.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-01-01
ADM/A/1780/11
Warrant for the appointment of Samuel Howlet to be Master Carpenter of the Fireship HUNTER.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-12-28
ADM/A/1779/224
To imprest £20:5s:7d. to Sir Benjamin Norland for paying to several persons for Quarters and Clothing for Soldiers of the Marine Regiment at Southampton.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-02-24
ADM/A/1772/264
Warrant for the appointment of Jacob Edwards to be Master Gunner of the EAGLE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1691-02-24
ADM/A/1772/266
Warrant for the appointment of Nicholas Taylor to be Master Gunner of the Fireship SPY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-06-04
ADM/A/1843/39
Confirming a Warrant given by Captain James Moodie of the YARMOUTH dated 16th January 1695/6 for Edward Arnold to be Master Gunner of the COVENTRY in place of the former who had died. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-06-04
ADM/A/1843/41
Requesting that Mr John Fawley, Chief Clerk to the Admiralty Secretary, be paid £500 to defray expenses.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-06-03
ADM/A/1843/35
Warrant appointing John Johnson, Master Cook of the new Fourth Rate being built by Mr Wells, to be Master Cook of the ROMNEY in place of the former who has been moved to the new Fourth Rate being built by Mr Wells. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Admiralty Board Secretary.
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