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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-04-02
ADM/A/1841/30
Allowing a payment to Admiral Aylmer for his time in the Straits. On the reverse is an Account.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-04-02
ADM/A/1841/24
Due to the pressure of work he is under Mr Whittaker, Solicitor to both the Admiralty and the Navy Board, is to be allowed £50 per annum to employ a Clerk.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-03
ADM/A/1793/21
Desire and direct you to turn over fifty Able Seamen from the SAINT ANDREW to the NEPTUNE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1693-03-03
ADM/A/1793/19
Appoint Robert Lee, Master Cook, the LENOX.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-04-03
ADM/A/1841/42
Ordering the MONMOUTH to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Chatham for service with the Main Fleet in the Channel. The OWNER's LOVE is to be refitted at Portsmouth and victualled for four months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-13
ADM/A/1790/80
Warrant appointing Thomas Eastwood (at present Foreman Afloat at Portsmouth) to be Assistant to Thomas Podd ( who officiates as Master Shipwright during the suspension of William Stagnant). Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-13
ADM/A/1790/78
Warrant appointing Benjamin Lee, Master Carpenter of the LARK, to be Master Carpenter of the SALAMANDER Bomb Vessel in place of the former who has been moved to the LARK. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-23
ADM/A/1769/103
Hired Ships, SAPPHIRE and EUROPA to be discharged.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-13
ADM/A/1790/76
Ordering the GOODWIN Prize to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Portsmouth and victualled for two months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-12
ADM/A/1790/72
The QUEEN MARY Privateer has been captured by the ADVENTURER and taken into Milford Haven where she is to be given one month's Provision urgently.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-26
ADM/A/1769/109
Prepare an estimate of the charges of Victualling 30000 men for 12 Months. To which Ports in what proportions the said Victuals to be provided.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-19
ADM/A/1790/107
Confirming an appointment made by Sir Edward Russell dated 27th May 1692 for John Thomas to be Master Gunner of the GREENWICH. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-30
ADM/A/1769/127
The MARY GALLEY to be refitted at Sheerness for service in the Channel, and provisioned for 3 months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-16
ADM/A/1790/96
Requiring a survey to be taken of the French Prize taken by the RUPERT and now at Portsmouth and a report issued as to whether she would be suitable as a Man-of-War or any other purpose. If as a M-o-W how many Men and what armaments would be required to man and arm her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-16
ADM/A/1790/94
Warrant appointing Nathan Pile to be Master Carpenter of the SCARBOROUGH Ketch in place of the former who has been moved to the ST PAUL Fireship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-14
ADM/A/1790/88
Giving instructions for the docking of Third Rates at Chatham as opposed to First and Second Rate ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-13
ADM/A/1769/65
The VICTORY and the DREADNAUGHT to be repaired at Henry Johnsons yard at Blackwall and Mr Castles yard at Deptford.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
ADM/A/1790/46
Requiring the LONDON MERCHANT now at Newcastle to be supplied with a month's Victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-06
ADM/A/1790/33
Warrant appointing James Willis to be Master Cook of the Scarborough Ketch. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-17
ADM/A/1769/75
Allow orders for the Cleaning and Refitting of the CHARLES and the OWNERS LOVE Fireships and the TUBBS Yacht at Portsmouth.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-06
ADM/A/1790/37
Petition of Arthur Noy Surgeon who, having served on several of HM Ships including the SOCIETY Hired Hospital ship,, is applying for superannuation due to infirmness and failing sight. On the reverse is an instruction requiring the Navy Board to give their opinion and report.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1692-12-08
ADM/A/1790/50
Requiring a Smack or other suitable vessel to be made available to the BOYNE at the Nore for supplying water for her Crew and for recruiting.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-23
ADM/A/1769/95
Soldiers at Sheerness to lodge on board the Hulk till their new barracks are built.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1690-09-19
ADM/A/1769/89
The ROSE to be fitted as a Guardship at Portsmouth in the room of the YOUNG SPRAG. VICTORY to be brought to Woolwich to be rebuilt with£ decks or two.
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