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Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-03-26 ADM/A/1805/352
The wages of Mr Tyrwhit former Lieutenant of the JAMES Galley are to be paid despite his being unable to provide a Journal or a Certificate from the Commander as the papers were lost when in a Ketch taken and plundered by the French before it was recaptured.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-02-21 ADM/A/1804/271
Enclosing a copy of a letter from Viscount Sydney Master General of HM Ordnance in which alterations to Bomb Vessels are required and requesting the assistance of personnel at the Royal Yards in aiding persons appointed by Viscount Sydney in installing mortars.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-02-21 ADM/A/1804/277
Nine men belonging to the DISCOVERY Brigantine whose names appear in the margin are to be turned over to the BLAZE Fireship.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-03-08 ADM/A/1805/106
The JULIAN Prize has been found unfit to continue in service in its present role. Directions are given for her to be converted to a bomb vessel equipped with a mortar. An estimate is called for.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-03-12 ADM/A/1805/153
The new Fireship being built by Mr Haydon in the Thames is to be launched on the 19th March and named the FIREBRAND. She is to be manned with the highest complement of men and victualled for four months service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-05 ADM/A/1802/42
You have informed us that the Deptford Yard Master Shipwright has proposed the launching of the new 3rd Rate building there on the 19th of this month.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-03-05 ADM/A/1805/34
The LOYALTY and the FRIENDLY SOCIETY have been hired as Fifth Rates. The LOYALTY is to be crewed by one hundred and twenty men and equipped with thirty four guns and a number of demi culverins, sakers and minions.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-05 ADM/A/1802/32
Warrant for the appointment of John Hockardy to be Purser of the PEMBROKE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-05 ADM/A/1802/34
Warrant for the appointment of John Pickitt to be Master Cook of the LYON.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-05 ADM/A/1802/36
We direct you to cause such allowance to be made to the Officers and Company of the HART Ketch, which was taken by the French, for the loss of their clothes, as by the practice of the Navy is usually allowed in such cases
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-12-09 ADM/A/1802/85
We direct you to cause the CHARLES GALLEY, now in the Rowling Grounds, to be forthwith supplied with two months Victuals from Harwich.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-02-23 ADM/A/1804/299
Instructing that the ROYAL WILLIAM is to be undocked next Spring and the DUKE docked in her place; and when she in turn is launched, the ROYAL WILLIAM is to be re- docked and girdled. Both ships are to be completed without delay.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-04-10 ADM/A/1806/102
You are to give directions to the Wardens and Assistants of Trinity House of Deptford Strand to examine Lieutenant Thomas Long, Third Lieutenant of the DUCHESS, as to his capacity of being Master of their Majesties' Ships.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-04-16 ADM/A/1806/138
We direct you, upon the arrival of the RUSSELL, DEFIANCE, SWIFTSURE and MEDWAY at Spithead (where they are ordered) to cause them to be fitted for Service in the Channel, and victualled for four months in the same manner as the Ships in the Main Fleet for this Summer's expedition are ordered to…
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-04-16 ADM/A/1806/140
We direct you to cause the PLYMOUTH and CRESCENT Fireship at Plymouth, and the HUNTER Fireship at Portsmouth, to be fitted out to Sea for Channel Service and victualled for four months as the rest of the Main fleet for this Summer's expedition are ordered to be victualled.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-03-26 ADM/A/1805/356
Warrant confirming an appointment made by Rear Admiral Hopson dated 1693-10-07 for John Dallamore to be Master Carpenter of the SHARK Brigantine. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-04-03 ADM/A/1806/38
We direct you to cause the ELIZABETH to be furnished with four months Provisions for her highest Complement of Men for Channel Service, in the same manner as the Ships of the Main Fleet for this year's Service are ordered to be victualled.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-04-04 ADM/A/1806/50
We direct you to cause the BONAVENTURE, now at Portsmouth, to be paid to Michaelmas last, the time to which the Fleet is ordered to be paid, and that all other Ships that do not belong to the Fleet be paid likewise at that time, as fast as you shall receive Money enabling you to do this.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 and Henry Priestman, Admiralty Commissioner, 1647-1712 (Manuscript) 1694-04-04 ADM/A/1806/52
We direct you to pay to the Executrix of the late Doctor Butts, Physician to the Red Squadron of their Majesties' Fleet, the Wages due to him to the time the first and second Rate Ships arrived at the Buoy of the Nore last year.