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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-13 ADM/A/1838/99

Informing that Thomas Pool has been appointed as Muster Master at Shoreham with a salary of fifty pounds which the Navy Board should arrange to have paid quarterly.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-08 ADM/A/1838/78

Provided the FORESIGHT is found fit on arrival at Plymouth, she is to be sheathed and fitted for a voyage to the West Indies with a middle complement of Men and victualled for eight months. Surplus Men are to be turned over to any ship at Plymouth in the greatest need.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-08 ADM/A/1838/76

Warrant appointing George Moor to be Boatswain of the DUNWICH in place of the former who has surrendered his warrant. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-03-25 ADM/A/1817/291

The OXFORD to be cleaned and refitted at Portsmouth for Channel Service.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-16 ADM/A/1838/145

Confirming that some ships belonging to the States General may have the use of the Hulk or the Graving place for careening providing no inconvenience is caused to HM Ships.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/115

Lieutenant Richman has reported that due to heavy weather the ship he commanded in pressing Men for the ROYAL KATHERINE is unfit to continue in service - he and his Men are now ashore in Great Yarmouth with part of his ship's provisions and all of the arms and ammunition belonging to the Crown.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/109

Sir Cloudesley Shovell and Squadron has just arrived at Spithead requesting that certain ships be taken in to Portsmouth for refitting. Instructions are given to meet Sir Cloudesley's demands.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/117

Requiring the wages due to Lieutenant Chance whose journal and books were lost at the time of his death in the West Indies to be paid pursuant to a Petition from his father John Chance.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/125

Warrant appointing James Henderson to be Master Cook of the SHARK Brigantine in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman; Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/123

Confirming a Warrant issued by The Right Hon Mr Russell for Edward Mason to be Master Gunner of the CRESCENT Fireship in place of the former dismissed for neglect of duty. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-14 ADM/A/1838/121

Warrant appointing Duncan Campbell to be Master Cook of the DISPATCH Brigantine in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-19 ADM/A/1838/168

Captain William Sanderson is to be restored to his position as Commander of the WILLIAM and MARY Yacht together with his year's forfeited pay.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-19 ADM/A/1838/174

Requiring the usual allowance to be made for Mr Andrew Leigh when serving aboard the PLYMOUTH as a Volunteer at the behest of Admiral Russell.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-19 ADM/A/1838/180

Twenty shillings is to be stopped from the pay of every man found to have delayed returning to his ship and has been apprehended by a Magistrate or other Civil Officer. The money is to be paid to the Magistrates for each man brought in.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-19 ADM/A/1838/178

Confirming a Warrant granted by Colonel Richard Kerby Commander of the SOUTHAMPTON and Commander in Chief of HM Ships in Jamaica for Edward Bowins to be Boatswain of the HAMPSHIRE in place of the former who has deserted. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-19 ADM/A/1838/184

Warrant appointing Benjamin Hopkins to be Master Carpenter of the DISCOVERY Brigantine in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-16 ADM/A/1838/147

Relaying an Order in Council for the SUFFOLK Hagboat and the [SYAM] Hospital ship that had previously been selected for sending to the Straits to be disposed of at Portsmouth or Plymouth as the Navy Board sees fit.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-01 ADM/A/1821/246

We direct you on the arrival of the SOLEBAY at Harwich to cause her to be cleaned and refitted for Channel service, and victualled for ten weeks.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-19 ADM/A/1821/159

Captain Sanderson, Commander of the Yacht WILLIAM & MARY, has informed us by letter that several things should be done to the Yacht which will contribute to her sailing.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-19 ADM/A/1821/157

As soon as the Yacht MARY returns from the Buoy of the Nore, where she is now going, you are to cause her to be fitted with a Ketch Sail, in the same manner as the FUBBS, and cleaned and furnished with a fitting quantity of Provisions and Stores for a voyage to the Mediterranean.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-22 ADM/A/1821/173

On arrival of the WEYMOUTH at Portsmouth we direct you to cause her to be cleaned and refitted for a voyage to the Straights, and supplied with three months Provisions for her highest complement of Men with all dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-20 ADM/A/1821/171

Warrant for the appointment of Benjamin Long to be Master Ropemaker of the Chatham Yard.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-18 ADM/A/1821/140

Having received a letter from Lord Berkeley, Admiral of the Blue Squadron, concerning the inconvenience of the PENZANCE's Powder room being under the Hearth, we are sending an extract of the letter and direct you to consider this and give us your opinion.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-07-19 ADM/A/1821/155

We direct you to cause the Yacht WILLIAM & MARY to be cleaned and refitted at Chatham with all possible dispatch.