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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-21 ADM/A/1813/217

Warrant appointing Daniel Call, late Boatswain of the NEPTUNE to be Boatswain of the ROYAL WILLIAM; his predecessor being deceased.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-21 ADM/A/1813/223

The SWIFTSURE, at the Nore Buoy, is to be immediately provisioned for 2 months. When she is next in want of provisions she is to be supplied with sufficient for 3 months.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-27 ADM/A/1813/277

Following an enquiry held at the Admiralty yesterday, it has been decided that Robert Barnett, Master Ropemaker at Portsmouth, shall be discharged in consequence of his failing to attend to his duties; this having led to inferior rope being produced and material being wasted.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-27 ADM/A/1813/273

The ROCHESTER, now at the Buoy of the Nore, is to supplied with the stores and provisions necessary for a four month voyage to Portugal.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-22 ADM/A/1812/267

Directing that the accounts of the Capital Ships are to end at the time the foremast men are paid off together with the second payment to the Petty Officers; and directing that payment be made.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-22 ADM/A/1812/263

Requiring more bread to be ordered for the troops destined for the Jamaica Expedition, as well as for the Independent Company of men, their Officers and the men belonging to the Ordnance. An estimate of charge is to be forwarded to the Committee for Trade and Plantations.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-23 ADM/A/1812/273

Thomas Power of Bideford is to be paid six pounds for recovering a longboat that had been carried into Ilfracombe before being delivered to the PRINCE of ORANGE whose receipt is enclosed.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-23 ADM/A/1812/271

Warrant appointing Edmond Talbott to be Boatswain and Gunner of the GOODWIN Prize in place of the former for not attending to his duty. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-27 ADM/A/1812/325

Warrant appointing George Potts to be Master Carpenter of the BONAVENTURE Hired ship in place of the former who has died. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-30 ADM/A/1812/335

Warrant appointing John Tucker, late Boatswain of the JULIAN Bomb vessel, to be Boatswain of the MACHINE Fireship in place of the former who has been moved to the BONAVENTURE. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-30 ADM/A/1812/343

Giving directions for assembling a fleet of transports to convey the troops and officers destined for the Straits to Cadiz in January of next year where they are to be put aboard the Fleet under Admiral Russell.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-30 ADM/A/1812/341

Requiring that if it becomes necessary to send two Clerks to the Straits with Captain Ayles the Commissioners for Victualling are to supply them on the best possible terms. They are also to send their Pinnace with Captain Ayles to Cadiz and to send a second should they feel it necessary.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-30 ADM/A/1812/339

The Work of repairing the HOPE is to be proceeded with as soon as she arrives at Chatham together with the preparations for fitting her for service at sea next year.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/287

The JERSEY and the MERCURY Advice Boat are to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Sheerness and victualled for three months service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-24 ADM/A/1812/285

Warrant appointing Robert Street Boatswain of the HAMPTON COURT to be Boatswain of the Chatham Hulk. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-24 ADM/A/1812/283

Warrant appointing Caleb Gray to be Master Gunner of the FALCON. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/297

Warrant appointing William Bromley to be Master House Carpenter of the Yard at Portsmouth in place of the former who has resigned. Countersigned by William Bridgeman.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/295

The Commissioners for Victualling have advised that they are unable to provide further supplies from the existing Declarations and are to be given permission to commence supplying provisions from the Declaration for 1695.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/291

The SMYRNA MERCHANT is to go into a Merchant Yard in the Thames of the Owner's choice to be cleaned and refitted at their expense. She is to be victualled for three months service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-25 ADM/A/1812/289

Directing that the Commissioners for Victualling are to allow fifty pounds per head for the two Clerks who are to accompany Captain Ayles to the Straits. Mr Stephenson is not fit enough to accompany the party so Captain Ayles is taking an Agent with him, for which approval is given.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/301

Warrant appointing George Spinks, Boatswain of the BONAVENTURE, to be Boatswain of the HAMPTON COURT in place of the former who has been moved to the CHATHAM Hulk. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/309

Enclosing a copy of a request from a Captain Weems commanding the recruits who are to be sent to New York for certain necessaries for use on the voyage.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) ADM/A/1812/367

No date recorded on the face but referred to the Navy Board on the 9th of October 1694.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-26 ADM/A/1812/365

Warrant appointing Samuel Coot to be Master Gunner of the SYAM Hospital ship in place of the former who has resigned his commission.