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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-11 ADM/A/1802/93
We direct you to cause the MARIANNA prize on her arrival at Deptford (where she is ordered) to be forthwith cleaned and refitted there for Service in the Channel and victualled for three months with all possible dispatch.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-14 ADM/A/1802/125
Warrant for Alexander Load to be appointed Master cook of the DRAGON.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-15 ADM/A/1802/135
Warrant for George Thompson to be appointed Purser of the RUBY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-07 ADM/A/1802/66
Your letter of the 4th inst; informed us that a Ship at Southampton called the BARON GALLEY is fitting to serve as a Man of War of the sixth Rate .
We direct you to treat with the Owners for her being hired into their Majesties' Service, letting us know what you do.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-15 ADM/A/1802/141
You have informed that you have agreed with Mr Dalton and Mr Gardner, Shipwrights living at Redruth, to build a Fireship of the same dimensions as those last built, and upon the same terms as to prices and payments, and to launch her before the 1st of March next, and also with Mr Hayden, a Shipwrigh…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-06 ADM/A/1802/54
We direct you to cause a vessel called RICHARD & ELIZABETH, which was hired by Commander Greenhill, by Order of this Board, to carry a Packet to the Groyne last Summer, and is now returned to Falmouth, to be forthwith discharged their Majesties' Service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-06 ADM/A/1802/56
Having ordered the NORWICH to Sheerness and the OXFORD to Woolwich to be refitted for Service in the Channel, we direct you to cause the same to be gone into on their arrival at these places, and completed as soon as may be, and that they be furnished with four months Victuals for this Service, or …
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-16 ADM/A/1802/147
The Commissioners of Victualling sent a letter to you concerning the providing of Victuals declared for the next year at Dublin and Yarmouth.
Direct you to order the Commissioners to consider the best manner to provide these.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-18 ADM/A/1802/153
Warrant for the appointment of John Beckford to be Master Gunner of the RESOLUTION.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-15 ADM/A/1804/204
Directing that instructions be given to the Master, Wardens and Assistants of Trinity House of Deptford Strond to examine Lieutenant Robert Holms of the BURFORD for his suitability as Master in HM Ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-15 ADM/A/1804/206
Edward Whittaker, Solicitor to the Admiralty and Navy, is to be paid three hundred pounds for conducting the business of the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-06 ADM/A/1804/56
Warrant appointing Jacob Stoneham to be Purser of the new Fourth Rate building at Southampton. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-09 ADM/A/1806/308
We direct you to allow Matthew Aylmer, one of the Principal Officers and Commissioners of the Navy, the like number of Clerks, and the same allowance of Salary, as is allowed to other of the members of your Board in his quality.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-09 ADM/A/1806/92
Warrant for the appointment of Robert Hemmings, late Boatswain of the DIAMOND, to be Boatswain of the new WESTERMOST third Rate Ship building at Harwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-06 ADM/A/1806/70
We direct you to cause the Yacht MONMOUTH to be cleaned and refitted and put into a condition for Sea at Dublin, with all possible dispatch.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-06 ADM/A/1806/82
We direct you to imprest to Mr Francis Paynter the sum of three hundred pounds to enable him to defray the contingencies of the Admiralty Office.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-09 ADM/A/1806/94
The SWEEPSTAKES, under Sailing Orders for Newcastle, is in need of Provisions. We direct you to cause three months victuals to be sent to her at the Buoy of the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-04-09 ADM/A/1806/98
We direct you to cause the ELIZABETH to be carried down to Longreach with the assistance of such Men belonging to the Deptford and Woolwich Yards as shall be needed for performing the same.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-28 ADM/A/1804/344
Instructing that a number of the best and largest Well Boats at Portsmouth are to be made ready for sea without hindering other works. An account of the condition of the remaining Well Boats is to be submitted.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-04-09 ADM/A/1774/38
Ordering the CROWN, DOVER, ADVICE and DRAGON to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth for service in the Channel and to be supplied with three months Victuals. The PEMBROKE is also to be cleaned and refitted at Plymouth and supplied with six months' Victuals for a voyage to Newfoundland.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-02-17 ADM/A/1862/171
John Baley, late Carpenter of the SHOREHAM, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the MARY, in place of Joseph Beale dismissed for embezzling stores. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1774/26
Petition of Thomas late Master Attendant at Portsmouth in which he claims that he has been removed by the Earl of Torrington who has given the post to a favourite. A note on the reverse records that the Petition has been referred to the Navy Board for an opinion. [No date recorded].
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-02-18 ADM/A/1862/175
William Ackworth, Carpenter of the MARY galley, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the DEPTFORD, in place of the former removed to the YARMOUTH. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-04-13 ADM/A/1774/54
Instructing the RICHARD and JOHN Fireship to be laid up at Deptford and her Complement to be turned over to the ELIZABETH, with the exception of her Commander and Standing Officers.