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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-07 ADM/A/1838/413

Warrant appointing John Mosely, Purser of the PLAY Prize, to be Purser of the FOWEY. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-27 ADM/A/1809/237

Two months provisions at whole allowance are to be put aboard the HOPE at Portsmouth for soldiers bound for New York.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-27 ADM/A/1809/233

Mr Pacy, Muster Master at Yarmouth, is to be provided with a Deal Yawl to enable him the better to perform his duties.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-27 ADM/A/1809/231

Orders are to be given to Portsmouth Yard to clean and refit as many Bomb vessels as Admiral Berkeley requires them to attend to without delay.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-27 ADM/A/1809/229

The FUBBS Yacht is to be readied for sea at Deptford with no delay.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-30 ADM/A/1809/243

The wages due to Lord Carmarthen for his time in the RESOLUTION are to be paid; but care is to be taken that any expense incurred by him in carrying Supernumaries unnecessarily is to be deducted from his pay.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-29 ADM/A/1809/241

Details are required of the Ships and their Masters other than the TROY Dogger that have been provided for the three large and twelve small Machine vessels together with the sizes of the of complements they will require. Each vessel is to be provided with six weeks provisions.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-17 ADM/A/1809/257

Warrant appointing Isaac Burnlie to be Boatswain and Gunner of the Mercury Advice Boat. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1996-01-05 ADM/A/1838/404

Warrant appointing John Johnson, late Master Cook of the PRUDENCE Hired Ship, to be Master Cook of the new Fourth Rate building at Rotherhithe as soon as she is able to receive him. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-31 ADM/A/1809/251

Warrant appointing Robert Baker, Master Carpenter of the HENRIETTA Yacht, to be Master Carpenter of the new Yacht building at Chatham. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-28 ADM/A/1838/406

Warrant appointing John Whitehorne, late Gunner of the ISABELLA Yacht, to be Master Gunner of the new Fourth Rate building by Mr Winter in the Hampton River. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board. Note: cover sheet is stuck to Item.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-07-31 ADM/A/1809/249

Warrant appointing Francis Lambert, Master Gunner of the HENRIETTA Yacht, to be Master Gunner of the new yacht building at Chatham. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-08 ADM/A/1811/46

We direct you upon the arrival of the DUNKIRK, RESERVE, RUBY, ASSISTANCE, and the HAWK and TERRIBLE Fireships at SPITHEAD (where they are ordered) to cause their present number of Men to be reduced to the middle Complement established on them, and that they be fitted and supplied with Stores for a v…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-07 ADM/A/1811/42

You have informed us by your letter of August 31st; that the new Yacht building at Chatham for their Majesties' particular use, which we have named WILLIAM AND MARY, will be ready for launching about the 10th of this month.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-08 ADM/A/1811/59

We direct you to cause the Wages due to Mr Matthew Matherum for his Service as 2nd Lieutenant of the CAPTAIN to be paid, notwithstanding his Journal of the proceedings of this Ship have not been produced.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-08 ADM/A/1811/67

The Ships mentioned hereunder are intended to be suddenly sent abroad on the Services against their Names expressed.
6 vessels to the West Indies, commencing with the DUNKIRK.
4 vessels for Convoy to Virginia commencing with the WARWICK.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-09-08 ADM/A/1811/61

You have informed us that the new 6th Rate building by Mr Snelgrove will be ready to be launched the next Spring, and Mr Haydon's and Mr Fowler's the Spring following.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-26 ADM/A/1816/276

Sir Cloudesley Shovell has reported that the Julian Bomb Vessel is over manned. Orders are given for her crew to be reduced to an appropriate level.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-26 ADM/A/1816/274

Soldiers employed in HM Yards and now going to the Mediterranean with the Marine Regiments are to be paid for their work before they sail.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-26 ADM/A/1816/272

The SEAHORSE has been ordered to Sheerness where she is to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel with Victuals for ten weeks.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-26 ADM/A/1816/270

Warrant appointing John [Giffo] to be Master Carpenter of the PORTMOUTH Sloop Bomb Vessel in place of the former dismissed for neglect. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-26 ADM/A/1816/278

Vice Admiral Hopson is to be replaced by the Marquis of Carmarthen. Hopson is to be paid twenty shillings a day when no longer at sea provided he is prepared to relinquish his command.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-01 ADM/A/1816/294

Concerning the payment of Bounty and Conduct money to seamen and able bodied landsmen who have entered the service voluntarily.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-15 ADM/A/1816/292

Warrant appointing John Gilbert to be Master Cook of the Advice Boat MERCURY. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.