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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-07 ADM/A/1800/84

The GREENWICH is expected at Spithead but should she call at Plymouth first she is to be taken in hand there.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-13 ADM/A/1799/145

In pursuance of her Majesty's pleasure, signified to this Board by Sir John Trenchard , a Principal Secretary of State, we direct you to cause the eleven Ships named in the margin to have such works performed to them at Spithead as may be needed for fitting them for Sea Service this Winter , an…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-09-28 ADM/A/1799/308

We direct you to cause some of your Board Members to go down the River Thames and make diligent enquiries what Merchant Ships to carry thirty Guns and upwards, fitting to be employed as Men of War, can be hired, and in what time they can be got ready . Report as soon as may be.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-16 ADM/A/1801/188

Bills of Exchange drawn for Sir George Rooke are to be made over to Sir Francis Wheeler for use of the squadron bound for the Mediterranean and requiring that the provisions earmarked for the squadron be despatched without delay.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-16 ADM/A/1801/186

Enclosing a copy of a report from the Commissioners for Public Accounts that was today presented to the House of Commons and requiring the Navy Board to make their observations by tomorrow evening. The copy is to be returned. (No report enclosed).

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-15 ADM/A/1801/180

The PRINCE GEORGE, now at the Nore, is said to be unseaworthy. She is to be carefully surveyed and the Board is to advise where she is to be repaired.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-15 ADM/A/1801/182

Warrant appointing Christopher Cockerell, Master Carpenter of the SPEEDWELL Fireship, to be Master Carpenter of the new Fifth Rate being built by Mr Barrett at Shoreham. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-16 ADM/A/1801/198

Estimates are required of the Charge due for Wages and wear and tear for ten thousand men in addition to the costs for the thirty-thousand men already declared for thirteen calendar months commencing next January.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-16 ADM/A/1801/196

Captain Bridges of the PORTSMOUTH is currently ashore recovering from wounds. Instructions are given for him to be paid for the time he commanded the ship; but a deduction is to be made for the two men who were borne on the ship's books longer than they should have been.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-16 ADM/A/1801/190

Sir Francis Wheeler has been instructed to turn the men of the ST.MICHAEL over to ships of his squadron requiring men. These men, together with the men of the SWIFT Prize who are also required to be turned over, are to be paid immediately from funds remaining at Portsmouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-16 ADM/A/1801/192

The Board is required to report what ports in the West Country and in Ireland may be put to use in cleaning and refitting ships together with an estimate of costs.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-11-17 ADM/A/1801/212

Warrant appointing John Oswell to be Master Carpenter of the Fireship the LIGHTNING in place of John Tunbridge who has resigned. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-19 ADM/A/1827/221

Orders are given for entering Men in the BONAVENTURE and to provide her with a tender to assist in procuring them.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-19 ADM/A/1827/219

Confirming a Warrant issued by Admiral Russell dated 7th June 1695 for Moses Bowles to be Boatswain of the Trident Prize. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-20 ADM/A/1827/223

Enclosing the sworn testimony of Mary Poulden of Gillingham regarding the burning of the ROYAL SOVEREIGN at her moorings at that place.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-21 ADM/A/1827/233

Difficulties have arisen with the fitting of the ROEBUCK at Harwich as her Commander is insisting on certain alterations being made to the ship and that certain services are not available there.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-20 ADM/A/1827/229

Confirming a Warrant issued by the Rt. Hon. Edward Russell appointing William Moore to be Master Gunner of the GREYHOUND in place of the former who has been moved to the WARSPITE. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-18 ADM/A/1827/209

Ordering that Captain Thomas Warren of the WNDSOR be paid two thirds of his wages for his time in the MONCK and WINDSOR provided checks are made to ensure that he did not carry supernumeraries unnecessarily and that he followed his service instructions.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-26 ADM/A/1827/275

Immediate Orders are to be given to the Commissioners of Victualling to supply a month's sea provisions for four hundred Men together with four hundred tuns of water to be deposited at Sheerness and a similar quantity of provisions only at Tilbury.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-26 ADM/A/1827/273

An Order in Council announces that an allowance of twenty shillings per man is to be made for the manning of ships destined for service in the Channel subject to certificates being obtained from the Commanders or Lieutenants etc of Ships and Tenders on which Men are being assembled.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-21 ADM/A/1827/241

Requiring the New Africa Hired Ship to be discharged the service on arrival at Blackwall.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-21 ADM/A/1827/239

The SHEERNESS is to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Plymouth and victualled for ten weeks service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-21 ADM/A/1827/245

Warrant appointing Richard Banks to be Master Carpenter of the DISPATCH Brigantine in place of the former who is sick. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-22 ADM/A/1827/251

The SUDADOES Prize at Deptford has been ordered to proceed to [………..] to take aboard Guns, Stores and Provisions.