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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-19 ADM/A/1781/127
The RUBY, ADVICE, DRAGON, WOOLWICH, TAUNTON, TIGER PRIZE and WOLF, are to be sent abroad on service. You are directed to complete these ships, with all possible dispatch, from the several yards where they are refitting and to put on board stores and provisions.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-19 ADM/A/1781/122
You are directed to imprest to Mr John Trevor the sum of £10, towards defraying such necessary charges in the prosecution of persons concerned with embezzling some tar and other goods from the stores at Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-15 ADM/A/1797/95
The Earl of Nottingham has received a tip-off concening malpractices at Chatham. A copy of a letter is enclosed and an enquiry is ordered.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-19 ADM/A/1781/118
James Hobbs, late Master Carpenter of the MARY ROSE, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the new 3rd Rate building at Hull. 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 19 February 1692.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-14 ADM/A/1797/89
Fault has been found with the returnes of Mr Grahame, Clerk of the Cheque at Portsmouth. An opinion is required as to his competence and suitability for continuing in his role.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-14 ADM/A/1797/91
Warrant appointing Anthony Phillips, late Boatswain of the ANTELOPE, to be Boatswain of the new Fourth Rate building at Deptford by Mr Castle. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-18 ADM/A/1781/112
You are directed to have 10 of the new fireships to be fitted out this year, manned and fitted for sea with all dispatch in order that they may be sent to Sheerness to be cleaned and victualled and have their guns, stores and fireworks put on board.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-09 ADM/A/1781/64
Your letter of 8 February gave your opinion as to the numbers of men and the numbers and nature of ordnance fitting to be established on the hired ship BONADVENTURE In time of war at home 200 men and 50 guns [types given] and in time of war abroad 180 men and 46 guns.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/85
We have confirmed a warrant given by the Earl of Torrington, Admiral of their Majesties' fleet and dated 30 March 1689, for Thomas Marshal to be Master Cook of the RUBY. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/79
Isaac Avis is to be appointed Master Gunner of the BRISTOW hired hospital ship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant . His warrant is to be dated 15 February 1692/
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/75
You are directed to have the BRITOW, taken up to attend the fleet as a hospital ship this year, manned with 40 men and supplied with 6 months victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-15 ADM/A/1781/81
Henry Lawrence is to be appointed Master carpenter of the BRISTOW hired hospital ship. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 15 February 1692.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1826/338
Warrant appointing Joseph Willeby, to be Boatswain of the SAUDADOES PRIZE; his predecessor having been appointed to the NEWCASTLE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/336
Warrant appointing Bartholomew to be Master Cook of the new 5th Rate being built by Mr Ellis at Shoreham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1826/340
Warrant appointing John Watson to be Master Gunner of the LOYAL MERCHANT, Hired Ship; his predecessor being to sick to go to sea.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/324
The ROEBUCK to be cleaned and refitted at Harwich for service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/320
Captain Horatio Townsend has been appointed Commander of whichever of the new 5th Rates being built by Mr Ellis at Shoreham is first launched and a crew is to be sent to her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/318
To know why the ADVICE, Captain Acton commanding, in the Downs is still short of some provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1826/332
Warrant appointing Joseph Hull to be Master Gunner of the new 5th Rate being built by Mr Ellis at Shoreham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-13 ADM/A/1797/62
[…] Mitchell, one of the Lieutenants of the SANDWICH, is complaining of not having been paid. Enquiries are to be made.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-13 ADM/A/1797/69
Warant appointing John Foote, late Boatswain of the SUN prize, to Boatswain of the MORTAR Bomb vessel. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-27 ADM/A/1826/294
Captain Robert Stapleton, commanding the GREENWICH, to be supplied with a tender.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-27 ADM/A/1826/296
The launch date for the SAUDADOES PRIZE to be brought forward so that she can proceed on her intended voyage to Newfoundland.