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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-21 ADM/A/1841/327

Warrant appointing John Oswale, late Master Carpenter of the BONAVENTURE, to be Master Carpenter of the new Fourth Rate ship building at Plymouth as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-09 ADM/A/1841/333

Enclosing a copy of Mr Charles Ardisoif's petition espousing the advantages of using a special compound invented by him for use on ships' hulls and recommending it be tried either on an Advice Boat or a Sixth Rate.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-13 ADM/A/1841/305

Granting Captain Lionel Ripley a Pension for life in recognition of his length service and great age. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-22 ADM/A/1841/313

Confirming an appointment made by Captain Andrew Leake Commander of the CANTERBURY dated 20th August 1696 for Thomas Gift to be Purser of the CANTERBURY in place of the former who died. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-04-30 ADM/A/1841/291

Captain Moodie of the YARMOUTH has been carrying goods from the Straits aboard his ship contrary to Orders. His pay is to be stopped until the amount owing in freight is balanced out.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-06 ADM/A/1770/255

Requiring the Navy Board to submit an Estimate for the partial payment of the Crews of ships designated for service next Summer and currently at the Buoy of the Nore.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-14 ADM/A/1770/193

Warrant appointing Elisha Dann, Boatswain of the HAWKE, to be Boatswain of the SWALLOW in place of the former who has been invalided out.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-14 ADM/A/1770/195

Warrant appointing Richard Bramble to be Ropemaker of the twice laid cordage at Portsmouth Yard. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-14 ADM/A/1770/197

Warrant appointing Edward Glegg, Purser of the ANNE, to be Purser of the PLYMOUTH in place of Robert Hallows who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-01 ADM/A/1770/211

The HENRIETTA Yacht now at Hole Haven has been given orders to transport Recruits for the Duke of Bolton's Regiment in the West Indies from Tilbury and Sheerness to the Downs where she is to put them aboard Merchant vessels there.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-01 ADM/A/1770/213

The Men of the CORONATION Hired ship have been turned over to the RESERVE but have not yet gone aboard. Orders are given for public notices to be displayed stating that unless the Men join the ship promptly that will be marked as Deserters.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-01 ADM/A/1770/217

Mr Barrett has some small vessels for sale which will be suitable as 6th Rates. Instructions are given for the vessels to be inspected and tested at sea trials and if found to be good sailors the Board is to negotiate their purchase.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-15 ADM/A/1770/199

Warrant appointing William Nowell to be Purser of the HANNIBALL in the place of George Carpenter who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-11-26 ADM/A/1770/205

Warrant appointing Edward Wood to be Master Gunner of the HOPEWELL Fireship in place of Andrew Moss who has been moved to the SWALLOW.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-04 ADM/A/1773/17

Your letter of 25 February advised us of the agreement made with Joseph Bingham, Shipwright, for breaking up the wreck of the ANNE lying near Winchelsea. You are directed to have this put into execution as soon as may be.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-05 ADM/A/1773/19

You are directed to consider what quantity of land is required at Hamose near Plymouth, where a dock and other conveniences are ordered to be made, and to report your opinion. You are to have the prize brought into Plymouth by the DOVER, to be fitted necessary only to bring her to Deptford.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-05 ADM/A/1773/23

Your letter of 3 March stated that the VICTORY now in Woolwich Dock, upon survey taken by the Master Shipwright at Deptford and Woolwich, is found to be so defective that her bottom cannot be built upon.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-14 ADM/A/1828/183

Captain Cleasby, the SAPHIRE, request stores for his trip to Newfoundland. Letter enclosed.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-03-14 ADM/A/1828/181

Imprest to Mr Edward Burk, Clerk the sum of £500 for office expenses.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-03 ADM/A/1773/9

You are directed to imprest to such person as the Rt. Hon. Edward Russell, Admiral of their Majesties Fleet shall appoint, the sum of £5,000 for defraying the contingent charges of the fleet.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-06-17 ADM/A/1843/123

Directing that the French prize taken by the MEDWAY should be purchased for use as a Man-of-War and asking for advice as to how she should be manned and armed.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-03-07 ADM/A/1773/31

You are directed to have the ROYAL KATHERINE fitted out for service in the Channel, to be manned with her highest complement of men and victualled for 4 months or as much as she can conveniently stow.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/298

Warrant for the appointment of John Foard to be Boatswain of the Fireship VULTURE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1691-02-27 ADM/A/1772/304

Warrant for the appointment of Benjamin Lee to be Master Carpenter of the LARK.