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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-17 ADM/A/1812/209

The HAMPTON COURT is to be fitted at Spithead and supplied with Provisions for six months service in the Mediterranean together with necessary Stores.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/225

Sir John Trenchard, Principal Secretary of State, has warned of the possibility of War Ships being set on fire in port. The admiralty is to issue instructions to tighten security and to apprehend all person unable to explain their presence aboard the ships - especially Irishmen.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/238

Captain Wilmott Commander of the FIREBRAND Fireship is complaining that his ship will neither tack nor come up to the wind. The Admiralty ask for the matter to be investigated and reported on.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/236

Approval is given for the building of five houses at Portsmouth Yard as accommodation for Officers. The estimate is returned.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-19 ADM/A/1812/232

The Navy Board having advised that the new Fourth Rate being built by Mr Snelgrove will soon be ready to launch, the Admiralty instruct them to negotiate with Snelgrove for another 60 gun Fourth Rate on good terms.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-13 ADM/A/1812/168

The SORLING, NEWPORT, RICHMOND and St. ALBANS Prize are all on the East Coast of America for security reasons. Provisions are to be sent to them at the earliest opportunity. Similarly, the ADVICE in Jamaica is to be sent provisions.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-12 ADM/A/1812/160

Warrant appointing Abraham Goodwin Purser of the PRINCE of ORANGE to be Purser of the HAMPTON COURT in place of the former who has been moved to the new Third Rate building at Bursledon.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-15 ADM/A/1812/174

A convoy is to sail for the Canaries and the Admiralty wishes to know whether the defects found during a survey of the KENT undertaken by Commissioner Tymewell can be completed before the convoy sails. A copy of the survey is enclosed.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-15 ADM/A/1812/172

Orders are issued for the repairs required to the VANGUARD to be put in hand as soon as she arrives at Chatham.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-13 ADM/A/1812/170

Eight servants are to be mustered to attend Admiral Berkeley despite their being absent from their ship. Captain King of the CHARLES Fireship, as appointed by Admiral Russell, is to be paid for his time in that ship.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/186

Robert Sincklar [Sinclair], Master of the EDGAR is to be paid fourty pounds demurrage for waiting to take on board men from the MORDANT following her being wrecked on the coast of Cuba.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/184

The wages of the late Lieutenant Gouge of the PEARL are to be paid following the receipt of a petition from his sister claiming that his papers were lost.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-15 ADM/A/1812/180

Asking for a progress report concerning previously issued Orders for paying the ships going to the West Indies and other foreign convoys and requesting that those going to Jamaica be paid first.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/198

Confirming a warrant issued by Henry Killigrew Esq., Sir Ralph Delavall and Sir Cloudesley Shovell for Daniel Call to be Boatswain of the NEPTUNE. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/194

Warrant appointing John Hockeday, late Purser of the PEMBROKE, to be Purser of the SWIFTSURE in place of the former who has been dismissed for neglect of duty. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-16 ADM/A/1812/192

The Admiralty has conferred with the Navy Board concerning the supernumeraries carried by Captain Billop aboard the OSPREY and has agreed for his wages to be paid provided His Majesty is not left out of pocket.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/134

Warrant for the appointment of Robert Downer to be Carpenter of the hired Hospital Ship LONDON MERCHANT.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-13 ADM/A/1811/130

We direct you to give Orders to the Victualling Commissioners of the Navy to prepare and present to this Board the Account of what Provisions have been issued upon the Declaration for 35000 Men for this year to serve their Majesties at Sea.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/148

Warrant for the appointment of Richard Broomfield to be Master Cook of the DRAKE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/138

Warrant for the appointment of Henry Burnifeild to be Master Carpenter of the FALCON.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/154

The ROCHESTER at the Nore being under Sailing Orders for the Sound, we direct you to cause her to be paid to the time the Fleet was last paid with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-14 ADM/A/1811/150

Warrant for the appointment of John Widupp to be Master Cook of the SWAN.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-10 ADM/A/1811/81

The loss of the WILD Prize having been enquired into at Court Martial, and the Officers and Company found not be wanting in their Duty, we direct you cause them to be paid their Wages, and that Captain Smith, her Commander, be likewise paid for the time he served as Lieutenant of the BRITTANIA, if …

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-11 ADM/A/1811/93

We are sending enclosed the Petition of Sarah Jeffrys praying Wages for her Husband's servant, Charles Whitworth.
Also a letter of Attorney empowering George Codd to receive the Wages of Morris Gillgarett, Mariner.…