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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-06-20 ADM/A/1767/377
William Guy is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the HANNIBAL. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with an allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 20 June 1690.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-27 ADM/A/1770/373
Up to two hundred Men of the RESOLUTION commanded by Captain Stanley are to be turned over into the ROYAL JAMES now fitting out at Portsmouth and requiring a suit of Penants to be supplied to the RUPERT including Dutch, Ostend and French colours for the use of ships of the Mediterranean Squadron.…
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-23 ADM/A/1776/307
The PEMBROKE is to be cleaned and refitted at Sheerness and victualled for three months service in the Channel.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-09 ADM/A/1776/212
Captain Carter of the VANGUARD arrived in Dover Roads has reported the loss of his longboat in a storm. Orders are given to provide the ship with a Deal Hooker to aid her to the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-23 ADM/A/1770/357
Ordering the raising of the number of crew aboard the PHOENIX to the highest complement of Men.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-23 ADM/A/1770/359
Requiring the ST ANDREW to be fitted out for service in the Channel with her highest complement of Men and supplied with four months' Victuals. The crew of the PLYMOUTH are to be turned over into the VANGUARD.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-20 ADM/A/1770/343
Approving the Navy Board's arrangement to hire the LONDON MERCHANT for six months with an option to continue, all under the command of Master William Orton. She is to be fitted for the sea without delay.…
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-08-04 ADM/A/1776/9
Transports are to take on provisions for the MARY, BRISTOL, ANTELOPE, ASSISTANCE, HAMPSHIRE, JERSEY, SWAN, GUERNSEY, QUAKER Ketch and St.PAUL Fireship, including Boatswains, Carpenters and Gunners stores, for delivery to the Leeward Islands.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-22 ADM/A/1770/347
Further to the Admiralty's letter of the 20th December regarding the payment of Marines' wages to their Commanding Officers, the wages are now to be paid to the Marines themselves minus a deduction for clothing.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-30 ADM/A/1776/371
Seamen belonging to the OXFORD have assisted in bringing the ROYAL CHARLES from Portsmouth to Woolwich but have not returned to the OXFORD. Should they fail to respond to notices requiring their return they will be treated as deserters.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-02 ADM/A/1776/387
James Foxley late Gunner of the MONCK has been discharged due to age and infirmity and is to receive a pension.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-11 ADM/A/1776/224
The Board is required to sign a Bill of Imprest on the Treasurer of the Navy in order to release funds to the Mayor of Canterbury for the quartering of Marines.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-26 ADM/A/1770/365
A survey has been received showing the defects with the DRAGON following her rebuilding at Deptford. An Order is given for an in depth enquiry to be made and a report to be returned.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-09 ADM/A/1776/379
Henry Winterbourne late Gunner of the DRAKE was discharged due to illness. He has recovered and has petitioned to be allowed to rejoin that ship. The request is granted.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-10-09 ADM/A/1776/375
Warrant appointing Stephen Chappel to be Purser of theTiger in place of Oliver La?ely who is sick. Countersigned by James Southerne Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Admiral Arthur Herbert, First Earl Torrington, 1648-1716 (Manuscript) 1691-09-02 ADM/A/1776/31
Warrant confirming the appointment of Nicholas Williamson to be Boatswain of the OXFORD. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-16 ADM/A/1770/309
Confirming that the WOOLWICH is to be refitted urgently at Woolwich and not at Chatham. She is to receive three month's Victuals for service in the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-17 ADM/A/1770/333
The DEPTFORD, om arrival in Plymouth, is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and supplied with needed Stores and three months' Provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-19 ADM/A/1770/337
Informing that the Treasurer of the Navy is now in funds and requiring the money to be spent as listed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-17 ADM/A/1770/321
A crisis has arisen over the manning of ships going to the Mediterranean.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-17 ADM/A/1770/327
Rene do Bois de la Sangere had a Warrant to serve as a Volunteer aboard the CONSTANT WARWICK and was moved, together with his Captain, Charles Skelton, to the LION. Instructions are given for him to be paid from the time he first entered that ship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-13 ADM/A/1770/289
The WOOLWICH has been ordered to proceed to Chatham for a swift refit. She is to be provided with a quantity of Stores suitable for service in the Channel together with three month's Provisions or as much as she can stow.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-12-13 ADM/A/1770/293
Giving instructions for notices to be displayed at the Navy and Treasury Offices and in other public places stating that all Seamen belonging to HM ships now refitting who do not immediately report on board will be recorded as having deserted.…