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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-03 ADM/A/1781/26
You are directed to have the supernumeraries sent down by Captain Mees, Commander of the RUBY, entered on board the ship in order to be turned over into such ships as are in want of them.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1781/24
We have confirmed a warrant given by the Rt. Hon. Earl of Torrington, Admiral of the Fleet, dated 30 March 1689, for Richard Lovelace to be Master Gunner of the RUBY. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-01 ADM/A/1781/16
Your letter of 28 January asked further direction about the Earl of Stafford's timber in Ireland, which has been lately felled at their Majesties' charge for the Navy.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-02 ADM/A/1781/14
In refitting the GREYHOUND at Sheerness according to our order of 21 January, you are directed to have the ship cleaned.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-08 ADM/A/1781/50
Our order sent to you directed that the £600 reward from the owners of the TIGER merchant ship to the Captains and companies of the MARY and the CHARLES galleys, in retaking the ship from the enemy in July 1691, be paid to the Treasurer of the Navy.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-02-05 ADM/A/1781/32
John Tunbridge is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the LIGHTNING fireship, in place of Richard Field dismissed. You are to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant. His warrant is to be dated 5 February 1692.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-12 ADM/A/1788/117
We see fit to appoint John Richmond to be Boatswain of HM Fireship SAINT PAUL, in place of the former, deceased, for which this shall be your Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/113
We see fit to appoint John McKnight to be Boatswain of HMS ASSURANCE, in place of the former dismissed, for which this shall be your Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/111
When attending us yesterday you indicated some difficulties arising to the Officers of HMS SWAN having lost their Commissions and Warrants when the SWAN was lost in the earthquake in Jamaica.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-12 ADM/A/1788/127
We see fit to appoint Robert Morecock late Master Carpenter of HM Firership HOUND to be Master Carpenter of HMS SAUDADOES Prize. For which this shall be your Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-12 ADM/A/1788/119
We see fit to appoint Jeremiah Vick Master Cook of HMS HAPPY RETURN to be Master Cook of HMS MONCK, in place of the former, superannuated, for which this shall be your Warrant.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-10 ADM/A/1788/95
The ships listed being designated to be refitted in Portsmouth for next year's service, and those intended to be kept abroad this winter then to be refitted in the Spring.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-09 ADM/A/1788/93
Ref. your letter of the 7th inst. that HMS MERMAID is so full of stores that she cannot accommodate the Hammocks (to be sent in her to Portsmouth) for the Soldiers going to the West Indies. Any that cannot be taken should be put on HMS FALCON at the Buoy of the Nore to go to Portsmouth.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-09 ADM/A/1788/89
We send you a copy of a letter from Vice Admiral Rooke concerning the damage to the Anchors and Cables of the 2nd Rate ships. And direct you to supply replacements you judge necessary for the safety of the said ships now on their way to the Buoy of the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/107
We direct you undock the Hulk now in the Dry-dock at Deptford, and Dock HMS ASSISTANCE to be refitted for Channel service and victualed for 4 months service, and give us an estimate of how long it will take.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-11 ADM/A/1788/105
We understand that the Dutch warships EDAM and HAREM have arrived in Portsmouth to be refitted. We require you that they have the use of Wayes and Lighters there for cleaning them provided it does not hinder the dispatch of HM Ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-06 ADM/A/1788/62
We direct you to cause HM Hired Ship ARCHANGEL, now at Blackwall, to be forthwith Refitted by her Owners for Channel Service and Victualled for 4 months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-10-05 ADM/A/1788/34
We direct you send an express to Portsmouth for a list of the Men of the West Indies Squadron who have any Wages due to them in any other HM Ships, with the several times for their Entries and Discharges.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-30 ADM/A/1782/252
A number of the Men of the ADVICE are to be nominated by him accompany Captain Boys to the new ship the CORNWALL.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-30 ADM/A/1782/248
Ordering the ST ALBANS to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth for service in the Channel and victualled for four months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-30 ADM/A/1782/246
Approving and returning an Estimate for constructing a new hatchelling house at Chatham.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-26 ADM/A/1782/222
Confirming the hiring of NEW AFRICA as a Man-of-War and ordering its fitting out. Details are given of the ship and armaments and the size of Crew to be employed in given circumstances.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-26 ADM/A/1782/220
The Navy Board has proposed that the TANGERINE should serve in the West Indies but the Admiralty are doubtful whether the recent repairs to her hull have been truly effective. And require confirmation. Ten named Fireships have been ordered to proceed to Sheerness for cleaning.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1692-03-25 ADM/A/1782/218
Warrant appointing Christopher Brimsden to be Boatswain of the LENNOX in place of the former who has been moved to the Hulk at Plymouth. Countersigned by James Southerne, Admiralty Board Secretary.