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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-18 ADM/A/1836/170
We have thought fit to confirm the warrant given by Sir George Rooke, Admiral of the Fleet, on 14 December 1695, appointing John Lywood, Master Cook of the MORTAR, bomb vessel, in place of the former deceased.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-17 ADM/A/1836/150
John Evans is to be appointed Boatswain of ETNA fireship, in room of the former who has surrendered his place. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 17 November 1696.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-10 ADM/A/1836/72
You are directed to have 100 able bodied Riggers entered into the yard at Chatham, for the more speedy dispatch of ships coming there to refit for next summer's service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-10 ADM/A/1836/78
Our order to you dated 6 June 1694 stated the time we had agreed for ships coming into port to clean and refit, off-loading their guns and powder and, when cleaned, taking the same on board ready for sea.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-11 ADM/A/1836/82
You are directed to have the ST MALO hired ship at Plymouth, fitted there at the charge to her owners, for a voyage to Barbados, and to order her victualled for 8 months of proper specie for such a voyage for her middle complement of men, which will reduce her present number.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-12 ADM/A/1836/90
We are informed that the MARY, Thomas Gentle, and the WILLIAM & ELIZABETH, Richard Tregian, Master, which were to proceed to the Straits with Rear Admiral Nevill, with provisions for 4000 men for a month, are left behind at Plymouth as they could not proceed from Portsmouth in time without prope…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-11 ADM/A/1836/86
We have given orders that the commanders of 1st 2nd and 3rd Rates, now refitting in the Thames and Medway, shall give leave to men to be absent to refresh themselves.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-14 ADM/A/1836/116
John Sinclare, late Boatswain of the SCARBOROUGH is to be appointed Boatswain of the ST PAUL fireship in place of the former removed to the SCARBOROUGH. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-14 ADM/A/1836/118
Anthony Merriton, Boatswain of the ST PAUL fireship, is to be appointed Boatswain of the SCARBOROUGH in place of the former removed to the ST PAUL. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-16 ADM/A/1836/126
You are directed to have two fireships, except the VESUVIUS, in the best condition for a voyage to the West Indies, to be sheathed and fitted for the voyage, letting us know the ships you have chosen.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-12 ADM/A/1836/98
You are directed to have Captain Davison, Commander of the BONADVENTURE hired ship, to be furnished with a tender to procure men for her.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-12 ADM/A/1836/96
Captain Meese has brought with him two ships the RAINBOW and BIGGOT [?] from the Soundings to Portsmouth which were taken from the enemy, the one of 30 and the other of 14 guns. You are directed to have the ships surveyed and report your opinion whether they are proper to serve as men-of-war.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-13 ADM/A/1836/108
The owners of the RUSSELL galley and the MARY sloop have tendered these vessels to proceed as advice boats to Jamaica. You are to treat with these gentlemen for the vessels to proceed in ballast only to Jamaica, there to be discharged.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-11-16 ADM/A/1836/134
You are directed to have the HARWICH upon arrival at Sheerness, to be cleaned and refitted for a voyage to Virginia and victualled for 8 months for her middle complement of men, for which the present number will be reduced…You are directed to have the LYON at Woolwich fitted out for service in the …
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-13 ADM/A/1809/136
Calling for an account of any outstanding imprests against Flag Officers, Admirals of the Counties and Mr Wittaker, Solicitor to the Admiralty and the Navy Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-13 ADM/A/1809/134
The wages of John Johnson, Patrick Hayes and Joseph Williams are to be paid despite being entered on the books of the ADVENTURE as having deserted.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-07 ADM/A/1817/90
Make another survey of two French Prizes at Kinsale, report if they are fit for the Navy.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-07 ADM/A/1817/88
Pay Captain Humphrey Aylis his wages as Captain of the BASING GALLEY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-07 ADM/A/1817/86
Forbear sending Tallow and other stores for Cleaning ships cruising about Jersey and Guernsey. Take care to supply such ships that cruise in these parts be supplied with sufficient Tallow to clean them
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-16 ADM/A/1809/144
Having returned from Jamaica, the KING WILLIAM Yacht now in the Thames, and a report is to be is to be surveyed with a view to her being recommended to serve either as an Advice Boat or as a Cruiser.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-16 ADM/A/1809/142
Requiring the HENRY Prize to be surveyed at Sheerness and a report to be supplied stating how long it will take to refit her. The work, including cleaning, is to be put in hand immediately. She is to be refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for three months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-08 ADM/A/1817/102
Examine the account submitted by Mr John Molesworth of the Northpark of Cornwall for pressing Seamen in the enclosed list and pay him his dues.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-08 ADM/A/1817/100
Cause Victuals for Three Hundred men for a month to be sent to Portsmouth for convoy to the ships off Jersey and Guernsey.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-08 ADM/A/1817/98
Opine what is fit to be added to the salary's of the Clerk of Pay and the two Clerks of the Ticket office in consideration of the Service under their Inspection. Direct the 60 Gun Ship to be built by Contract to be set up at Portsmouth and the 80 Gun Ships to at Deptford and Chatham.