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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-29 ADM/A/1781/192

Godfrey Gravatt is to be appointed Purser of the BONADVENTURE hired ship, during her continuing in their Majesties service. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 29 February 1692.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-29 ADM/A/1781/190

Anthony Penwarden is to be appointed Master Gunner of the FOX fireship, in place of the former removed. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 29 February 1692.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-26 ADM/A/1781/162

You are directed to have the CHATHAM and SAPHIRE cleaned and refitted at Plymouth by careening or otherwise, as you shall judge they are soonest ready for sea. They are for service in the Channel and to be victualled for 4 months with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-26 ADM/A/1781/168

Robert Lightfoote is to be appointed Master Gunner of the HALFMOON fireship, in place of the former removed. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 26 February 1692.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-03 ADM/A/1832/25

You are directed to have the DOVER now at Plymouth, to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for 10 weeks.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-05-05 ADM/A/1832/28

Admiralty Instructions to the Commissioners for Registering Seamen for His Majesty's Navy.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-03 ADM/A/1832/27

The Commissioners appointed to manage the registration of seamen, according to the late Act of Parliament, have been instructed by this Board to apply to you for assistance.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-22 ADM/A/1797/185

Warrant appointing John Bently to be Master Carpenter of the the PRINCE GEORGE Hired ship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-22 ADM/A/1797/181

Petition of Elizabeth [D…] of Lauderdale who is applying for her late sons wages, he having died in the West Indies. On the reverse is an instruction referring the petition to the Navy Board for their opinion.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-01 ADM/A/1832/3

You are directed to have Captain William Kiggins paid as Captain of the MONTAGUE, from the time he first entered men on any of the tenders belonging to the ship, notwithstanding she did not launch until some time after he received his commission to command her.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-01 ADM/A/1832/5

Having received an account from the Commissioner at Plymouth, that on 26 June the Storekeeper of the yard brought three cartloads of timber to the dock which had been some time in the storehouse and had carried two loads to his house for the fire.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-03 ADM/A/1832/15

Your letter of 30 June advised us that the Surveyor of the Navy proposes the setting up of a 6th Rate in place of the new 5th Rate ready to launch at Sheerness to keep the workmen employed. You are directed to have a new 6th Rate set up with the same dimensions of those lately built.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-07-02 ADM/A/1832/19

Edward Stafford, late Purser of the COLCHESTER, is to be appointed Purser of the NONSUCH as soon as she is in a condition to receive him. You are to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 2 July 1696.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-21 ADM/A/1797/165

An Order is given for the payment of the wages of Lieutenant George Ashton late of the JERSEY who was killed in action having been promoted to that position by Captain Lawrence Wright Commander-in-Chief in the West Indies in 1691.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-21 ADM/A/1797/173

The GUARLAND has reported that she is ready to proceed to Iceland to escort the fishing fleet home but lacks Victuals. An Order is given for her to be supplied immediately at the Nore.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-21 ADM/A/1797/175

Giving detailed instructions for the fitting out of the DELAVAL by her Owners for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-21 ADM/A/1797/169

Stipulating that the SOERDYKE Yacht currently serving in the Irish Sea should have the same number of Men and number and nature of guns as the NAVY Yacht including two Patereroes and a Cachet Piece.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-21 ADM/A/1797/171

Ordering two months Victuals to be sent immediately to the PEARL at the Nore.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-04 ADM/A/1826/411

Warrant appointing Richard Wight, late Purser of the NEW AFRICA, Hired Ship, to be Purser of the WEYMOUTH; his predecessor having resigned.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-03 ADM/A/1826/409

Confirming a warrant given by Admiral Russell, appointing Francis Cotterill, to be Boatswain of the GREENWICH; his predecessor having died.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-23 ADM/A/1781/146

Gilbert Cule is to be appointed Master Cook of the new 3rd Rate ship building at Portsmouth. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant . His warrant is to be dated 23 February 1692.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1797/140

A new Fourth Rate built by Mr Shish is about to be launched in the Thames and is to be named the DARTMOUTH. An Order is given for her to be stablished with the same number of Men and number and nature of guns as the CENTURION.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-23 ADM/A/1781/144

Captain Mathew Aylmer was appointed last year as Commander-in-Chief in the Mediterranean, and had under his command 12 ships, over and above fireships and other small craft.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-07-19 ADM/A/1797/142

Warrant appointing Anthony Barksdale, Purser of the WOLF Hired ship, to be Purser of the new Fourth Rate building at Portsmouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.