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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-08-15 ADM/A/1822/169

Your letter of 14 August to our Secretary proposed the laying up of machine and smoke vessels which were His Majesty's at Woolwich, and the discharging of those which were hired. You are directed to do this as soon as their machines and ordnance shall be taken out.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-13 ADM/A/1813/119

1. The ships ordered to the West Indies under the command of Captain Willmott are to be supplied with old canvas for the purpose of making awnings.
2. The DUNKIRKE is to be supplied with a set of careening gear for use by the ships.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-12 ADM/A/1813/111

When the CAPTAIN arrives at Chatham, she is to be fitted for next year's service at sea.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-14 ADM/A/1813/129

By order of the Commissioners of the Victualling, Captain Ayles is being sent to join the fleet in the Straits together with Mr Phineas Bowles, who is to assist him. Mr Bowles is to receive an allowance of £400 a year plus expenses.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-14 ADM/A/1813/127

Lord Berkeley, Colonel of the Second Marine Regiment, having certified that Sergeants Ralph Hardiman, Thomas Harrison, John Banfield and Drummer John Boucher, belonging to Captain William Spragg's Company were, after being discharged from the ESSEX, employed ashore raising recruits, they are to…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-14 ADM/A/1813/123

Warrant appointing Jordan Bateman, late Carpenter of the GOODWIN, Prize, to be Master Carpenter of the MERLINE, Yacht; his predecessor having been appointed to the RUBY

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-15 ADM/A/1813/139

The SMIRNA MERCHANT, Hired Ship, presently at Yarmouth and ordered on immediate service, is to be provisioned for six weeks.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-15 ADM/A/1813/137

Robert Barnet, Master Ropemaker, is to be immediately suspended from his employment and another fitting person appointed in his stead.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-15 ADM/A/1813/135

When the MERMAID arrives at Portsmouth she is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel and victualled for two months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-16 ADM/A/1813/150

1. The SWEEPSTAKES, currently at the Buoy of the Nore, is to be surveyed and an opinion given as to what to do with her.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-15 ADM/A/1813/141

James Crows appointed Boatswain of the SAPHIRE, in place of his predecessor, appointed to the new 3rd Rate building at Chatham.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-10 ADM/A/1813/87

When the KINGFISHER and the WEYMOUTH arrive at Portsmouth they are to be cleaned, then refitted and victualled for 3 months service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-10 ADM/A/1813/81

Warrant appointing Thomas Eaton, currently Master Carpenter of the RUBY, to be appointed Master Carpenter of the DUNKIRKE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-12 ADM/A/1813/105

Thomas Webster, appointed by warrant of the Earl of Danby, is to be paid the appropriate allowances for his service as Judge Advocate at the court martial held at Spithead between 31st March and 20th April.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-17 ADM/A/1813/160

Warrant appointing John Cantor, late Carpenter of the YOUNG LADY, Machine Vessel, to be Master Carpenter of the SPEEDWELL, Fireship; his predecessor having been appointed to the RESERVE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-16 ADM/A/1813/154

Captain Billop has again applied for payment of his wages for the time he commanded the OSSORY. It is not clear whether the pressed men listed as borne on the OSSORY were, in fact borne on the KENT. If they were, then Captain Billop is to be paid his wages

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-17 ADM/A/1813/170

Bills on the Treasury are to be signed for the payment of one year's salary to the Right Honourable Edward Russell Esq., Admiral of the Fleet. The payment to be made unto Mr Coddington, Paymaster of the Navy.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-17 ADM/A/1813/168

Warrant appointing John Gibbons, late Boatswain of the DEFIANCE, to be Boatswain of the PLYMOUTH, Hulk.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-17 ADM/A/1813/166

Warrant appointing Mathew Morgan, currently Boatswain of the CHARLES, Fireship, to be Boatswain of the CROWNE; his predecessor having been appointed to the DEFYANCE.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-17 ADM/A/1813/164

Confirming the warrant given by the Honourable Henry Killigrew, Sir Ralph Delavall and Sir Cloudisly, Knights, appointing Thomas Gripp to be Carpenter of the MARIANA, Prize.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-19 ADM/A/1813/180

Ralph Morris, Late Master of the CAMBRIDGE, is to be paid his wages for his time in her but he is not to be employed again.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-19 ADM/A/1813/190

Warrant appointing Hewer, late Master Gunner, of the DELAVALL, Hired Ship, to be Master Gunner of the MERMAID.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-22 ADM/A/1813/237

Referring to a letter from Mr Phineas Bowles requiring an opinion upon several services to be performed by him and what allowances are fitting.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-22 ADM/A/1813/235

When the SALLY ROSE arrives at Woolwich, she is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel, and victualled for 3 months.