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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-08 ADM/A/1790/48

The Surgeon of the ASSURANCE has fallen out with her Commander Captain Moody. An instruction is given for the Surgeon to be moved to another ship.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-06 ADM/A/1792/62

Ordering the EAGLET Ketch at Portsmouth to be supplied with all necessary Stores for going on foreign service together with six months' Victuals. In the event that the Stores and Victuals cannot be supplied before she sails for Plymouth they are to be supplied at Plymouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-06 ADM/A/1792/60

Requiring full particulars of all of the Men discharged from the SUFFOLK since December last including his occupation at the time of discharge.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-07 ADM/A/1792/70

Warrant appointing John Tippets, late Purser of the SCEPTRE, to be Purser of the ARCHANGEL in place of the Purser of the new Fourth Rate building in Mr Castle's Yard at Deptford. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-07 ADM/A/1792/68

The MUSCOVIA MERCHANT, Commander Daniel Parsons, has been hired to take in Masts and Stores for the Squadron going to the Straits and is to serve as a Storeship on the same terms as the Hospital ships. She is to be supplied with eight months' Victuals.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-07 ADM/A/1792/74

Warrant appointing Richard Huckly to Surgeon of HM Yard at Woolwich in place of John Spooner who has died. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-07 ADM/A/1792/72

The Commissioner at Plymouth has written to say that he has employed the Porter at Plymouth to look after general business since last May and wishes to know what he should be paid.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-02 ADM/A/1792/24

Ordering the Men of the DISPATCH Brigantine turned over to the RUSSELL to be returned to their ship; and requiring the Hospital ships going with the Mediterranean Fleet to be supplied with Victuals for their sick and wounded.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-09 ADM/A/1835/107

You are asked for your opinion as to where the BIDEFORD, now in the Hope, should be ordered to be sheathed.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-02 ADM/A/1792/16

Requiring the BOYNE on arrival at Spithead to be supplied with Stores for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-02 ADM/A/1792/22

Suitable vessels are to be hired for recruiting Men for the WINCHESTER. The Commandersd of the Hospital ships at Spithead are to receive and secure the Men sent to them by the Commander of the WINCHESTER until the [new] ship is ready to receive them.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-02 ADM/A/1792/26

Some fourteen ships destined for the Mediterranean are to be paid their wages commencing with those in the Downs. Funds are to be sent with them to Spithead where others are to be paid.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-09 ADM/A/1835/103

A commission was given by Rear Admiral Benbow dated 12 June 1696 for Captain Henry Turvill to be captain of the PEARL. You are directed to have him paid for the time he acted in that capacity if you have no objection.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-09 ADM/A/1835/111

You are directed to give orders that the CENTURION and ESSEX prize at the Nore, be furnished as soon as possible with such quantity of provisions to complete what they now have to 10 weeks each.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-09 ADM/A/1835/113

We send you herewith the defects of the VULCAN and St PAUL fireshipsat the Nore, and direct you to have them surveyed and report their condition and where they should be repaired.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-02-01 ADM/A/1792/2

Warrant appointing Thomas Brice to be Master Gunner of the MARY Yacht in place of the former who has been promoted to Purser of the GUARLAND. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-11-05 ADM/A/1789/245

Abraham Penfold late Cook of the MONCK, being by reason of age and infirmity is incapable of employment.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-04 ADM/A/1831/27

Warrant for the appointment of William Cornwall to be Master Gunner of the Pink PARAMOUR.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-04 ADM/A/1831/29

Warrant for the appointment of John Matthews to be Boatswain of the Pink PARAMOUR.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-08 ADM/A/1835/85

We have considered your letter of 6 October and direct you to give orders to the Commissioners of the Victualling to immediately furnish credit to the commanders of the PENDENNIS and CHESTER, to provide victuals at Hull.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-09 ADM/A/1835/97

At the Buoy of the Nore are the ships BRITANNIA, ROYAL WILLIAM, SANDWICH, NEPTUNE, ALBERMARLE and OSSORY, not yet ordered to Chatham where they are to be fitted for next summer's service.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-05 ADM/A/1831/41

Warrant for the appointment of William Nunn to be Purser of the GOSPORT.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-09 ADM/A/1835/95

Your letter of today sent an extract from one of the Commissioners of the Victualling, advising that they were unable to victual the ten ships which were ordered for foreign convoys, for want of money.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-08 ADM/A/1835/89

A commission was granted by the Hon. Sir George Rooke, Admiral and Commander-in-Chief of His Majesty's fleet, to Mr Robert Pennecuik to be Master and Commander of the OWNERS ADVENTURE bomb vessel, dated 24 May 1696.…