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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-25
ADM/A/1838/272
Enclosing a copy of an anonymous letter referring to the hardships and wrongs suffered by Men of the small ships and requiring a report, particularly as to the involvement of Pursers.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-27
ADM/A/1838/324
Enclosing an extract of a letter from the Captain of the DOVER Prize at Liverpool complaining of a lack of Provisions; and requiring the Commissioners for Victualling to be informed without delay.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-26
ADM/A/1838/308
Ordering the prompt completion of Victualling and Storing of the BERWICK, EAGLE and FIREBRAND Fireship currently at Spithead due to go in convoy Bilbao; and putting a stop for the present to negotiating the building of a Fifth Rate by Mr Snelgrove in the Thames.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-01-26
ADM/A/1838/306
Granting a pension to Lieutenant Charles Farr lately of the WARSPITE for great length of service and infirmities. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-26
ADM/A/1838/304
Warrant appointing Israel Cook, late Carpenter of the SAMUEL and HENRY Hired Ship, to be Master Carpenter of the GOSPORT in place of the former removed due to illness. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-27
ADM/A/1838/314
Warrant appointing Phineas Bower, late Carpenter of the SOCIETY Bomb Vessell, o be Master Carpenter of the VULCAN Fireship. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-27
ADM/A/1838/322
Captain Meese, Commander of the Squadron going to the West Indies, has reported that the BREDAH, now in the Downs, has received no provisions except some beer and oil.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-27
ADM/A/1838/318
Warrant appointing Robert Trumboll to be Master Cook of the new Fourth Rate the KINGSTON building at Hull as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-09
ADM/A/1838/369
Warrant appointing James Pybus, Boatswain of the LINCON, to be Boatswain of the MONMOUTH in place of the former who has been moved to the ASSOCIATION. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-08
ADM/A/1838/383
Warrant appointing Alexander Hall, Boatswain of the MONMOUTH, to be Boatswain of the ASSOCIATION. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-31
ADM/A/1838/357
Warrant appointing Andrew Carney to be Master Cook of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-31
ADM/A/1838/355
Warrant appointing John Cooke, late Carpenter of the Charles Galley, to be Master Carpenter of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-27
ADM/A/1819/247
Instructing that the WEYMOUTH, on arrival at Plymouth, is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and supplied with victuals for ten weeks.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-27
ADM/A/1819/261
Then power of attorney given to Jane Webster for receiving the wages of William Bristow for his service in the SWIFTSURE and SMYRNA MERCHANT has been mislaid.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-27
ADM/A/1819/257
Captain Jackson of the SMYRNA MERCHANT Hired ship has requested to be supplied with guns. Directions are given for the owners to be reminded that they are to supply the guns, as agreed at her time of hiring.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-27
ADM/A/1819/255
The BERWICK is to be paid off.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-01-05
ADM/A/1838/392
Settling a pension on Thomas Browne late Master of the GUERNSEY.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1697-01-19
ADM/A/1838/400
Warrant appointing Thomas Rawley, Gunner of the FORESIGHT, to be Master Gunner of the new Fourth Rate building by Mr Herring on the Isle of Wight as soon as she is able to receive him. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-25
ADM/A/1819/235
Soldiers of the two Marine Regiments who have been stopped their pay due to being absent from their ships are to be paid the missing wages provided senior officers can certify that the men were on leave or employed in recruiting.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1696-01-05
ADM/A/1838/394
Warrant appointing Benjamin Lee, Carpenter of the SHEERNESS, to be Master Carpenter of the new Fourth Rate building by Mr Herring on the Isle of Wight as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary of the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-29
ADM/A/1819/289
Warrant appointing Pascoe Stevens to be Boatswain and Gunner of the EXPRESS Advice Boat. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-29
ADM/A/1819/287
Warrant appointing Benjamin Wakefeild to be Master Carpenter of the EXPRESS Advice Boat. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-29
ADM/A/1819/285
Warrant appointing Richard Greene to be Master Carpenter of the POST BOY Advice Boat. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript)
1695-05-28
ADM/A/1819/281
Warrant appointing Anthony Merrinton to be Boatswain of the MARTIN Ketch in place of the former who has been made Captain of the vessel.
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