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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-04 ADM/A/1831/23

We direct you upon the arrival of the LION at Chatham (where she is ordered) to cause her to be forthwith cleaned and refitted there for service in the Channel, and her victualling completed for four months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-04 ADM/A/1831/19

Having granted Warrants to William Maunder, William Cornwall and John Matthews, appointing them Boatswain, Gunner and Carpenter of the Pink PARAMOUR for the better performance of the voyage on which she is going under the command of Mr Edmund Haley, these Officers are to be paid by the persons who a…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-11-30 ADM/A/1789/233

We have considered your letter of today, about the dispatch in fitting their Majesties' fleet for next summer. You are directed to send us an account of the names of ships as you propose to be fitted, without their being docked or careened by caulking up their ports.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-07 ADM/A/1835/75

Abraham Jones is to be appointed Boatswain of the BRISTOL. You are to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 7 October 1696.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-04 ADM/A/1831/25

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

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-07 ADM/A/1835/71

William Hartrope, Carpenter of the DISCOVERY brigantine, is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the LOOE, in place of the former deceased. You are to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 7 October 1696.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-30 ADM/A/1823/379

It had been proposed that ships returning from the Straits, and including the ST MICHAEL, EDGAR, SUNDERLAND, and CHATHAM should be refitted at Portsmouth but as they are carrying cargoes they are now at the Nore.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-01 ADM/A/1790/5

Warrant appointing Thomas Spickernell to be Master Caulker of the Yard at Plymouth in place of Henry Deale who has been appointed Master Caulker at Portsmouth. Counter signed by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-03 ADM/A/1835/38

You are directed to have all the tenders of the great ships at the Nore and in the River Medway, discharged, except for one smack to attend the Commander-in-Chief.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-30 ADM/A/1823/381

Warrant appointing Edward Vincle, formerly Carpenter of the TIGER, to be Master Carpenter of the SUFFOLK in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-05 ADM/A/1835/52

Jonathan Cole, Purser of the STERLING CASTLE, is to appointed to Purser of the RUPERT, in place of the former removed to the STERLING CASTLE. You are to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant into be dated 5 October 1696.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-05 ADM/A/1835/46

You are directed to have the MONMOUTH at Blackstakes, surveyed, reporting to us what condition she is in and where it is most proper to have her refitted.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-05 ADM/A/1835/48

You are directed to have the GREYHOUND at Portsmouth, cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 10 weeks.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-16 ADM/A/1823/354

Warrant appointing Edward Hartnes, Boatswain of the NEWARK, to be Boatswain of the Kent in place of the former who has been moved to the NEWARK. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-02 ADM/A/1790/23

Lieutenant Thomas Williams, one of the Lieutenants of the LENOX, is to receive a Bounty for his care and diligence in bringing the EXETER Hulk from Plymouth to Portsmouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-30 ADM/A/1823/352

Warrant appointing Thomas French to be Master Cook of the SUFFOLK in place of the former who has died .Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-02 ADM/A/1790/21

The Commanders of ships coming to the Thames and Medway Yards for refitting are to be informed that the Commander of the BOYNE at the Nore has Orders to receive and secure pressed Men and others suspected of deserting and to return or deliver the Men to their respective ships when they are ready to …

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-02 ADM/A/1835/24

Our order of March 1695 directed you to pay Mr John Codnor £100 out of the Tenths of Prizes, as reward for his former good service against the enemy and that this sum should be paid with interest to him.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-09-20 ADM/A/1823/360

Warrant appointing Thomas Sanders to be Master Cook of the ORFORD. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-02 ADM/A/1790/11

Urgently requiring a copy of the inventory recently taken of the Stores in HM Yards. The Commander of the MARY now refitting at Woolwich is to be supplied with a Smack for recruiting purposes.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-12-02 ADM/A/1790/9

Some Third Rates, lesser Rates and Fireships are to be refitted at Kinsale. The Admiralty wishes to know how long it will take to get an adequate supply of Stores to that place and how much it will cost.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-02 ADM/A/1835/32

John Newbury, late Carpenter of the CORONATION hired ship is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the new 4th Rate building at Southampton by Mr Parker. You are to enter him accordingly together with such allowance for wages and victuals for himself and servant.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-10-02 ADM/A/1835/28

We have confirmed a warrant given by Sir George Rooke, Admiral of the Fleet in the Mediterranean, dated 25 November 1695, for John Merchant to be Boatswain of the LYME in place of the former removed into the COVENTRY.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-06-23 ADM/A/1831/185

Warrant for the appointment of John Kerr to be Master Gunner of the DEAL CASTLE.