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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-20 ADM/A/1864/120

The money sent to Plymouth to pay the Men of the WINCHELSEA has proved insufficient. Instructions are given for the Books of the ship to be sent to Plymouth when the next issue of money to that port is made in order to rectify matters.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-01-03 ADM/A/1861/19

Warrant for the appointment of John Bright to be Master Gunner of the RUSSELL.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-01-03 ADM/A/1861/15

An application has been made to us by Captain Cleveland concerning his Pay for the MEDWAY. We direct you cause him to be paid as Captain of this Ship to the 20th June 1697, and that Captain Burke's Pay, who succeeded him, begins from that time.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-01-05 ADM/A/1861/35

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Eastwood to be Purser of the CHATHAM.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-21 ADM/A/1864/126

A survey is to be made of the TRIDENT as it is thought that a major overhaul may be required.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-21 ADM/A/1864/128

Warrant appointing James Smith, Gunner of the WARWICK, to be Master Gunner of the ADVICE in place of Clement Nicholls who has been moved to the WARWICK. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-21 ADM/A/1864/151

Confirming a Warrant granted by Captain Martin Gardiner, Commander of the NORWICH dated 31st January 1699 for Jonathan Nickolson to be Master Carpenter of the NORWICH. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-15 ADM/A/1864/91

Ordering the CENTURION to be cleaned and refitted on arrival at Woolwich and victualed for three months for her lowest complement of Men.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-20 ADM/A/1860/320

Warrant appointing Thomas Davison to be Master Cook of the new Third Rate building at Deptford as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-13 ADM/A/1864/85

Requiring the Guardships at Chatham, Portsmouth and Plymouth to be kept in greater readiness for service at sea by retaining their rigging and guns. Details of how they are to be officered and crewed are given. Emphasis is placed on the role of their boats in constant scouting.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-20 ADM/A/1860/330

Warrant appointing John Eady, late Cook of the ASSURANCE, to be Master Cook of the new Third Rate building at Portsmouth as soon as she is ready to receive him. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1698-12-08 ADM/A/1860/328

Commanding that very strict examination of ships coming into dock be undertaken and every care be taken with their repair now in times of peace, particularly ships of the First to the Third Rate.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-17 ADM/A/1864/103

Acknowledging the deliberations of the Navy Board with regard to the removal of "Q's" and "R's" from the names of Men listed in a Petition and giving instructions as to the course of action to be taken.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-01-02 ADM/A/1861/11

It appears to us that a Warrant was granted by Admiral Russell (now Earl of Orford) for Mr Edward Manwaring to be a Volunteer on board the CANTERBURY. We direct you to cause the usual allowance to be made to him for the time he served in that capacity.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1699-04-18 ADM/A/1864/107

Informing that the Captain of the NORWICH has been ordered to supply the Master Attendant at Woolwich with fifty Men to attend the launching of the SUFFOLK and to crew her down to Chatham. Victuals are to be supplied.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-24 ADM/A/1810/261

Warrant for the appointment of Joseph Dixon to be Master Cook of the hired Ship SEAFLOWER.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-24 ADM/A/1810/263

Warrant for the appointment of Thomas Rouncevill to be Master Gunner of the hired Ship SEAFLOWER.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-24 ADM/A/1810/247

Having ordered the Fleet in the Downs to be put in a condition for the Sea, we direct you to order Mr Stock that in case any of the Machines, Tow Ships, Bomb Vessels or Shallops need any repairs, he should give his upmost assistance in dispatching the same, and to furnish them with such Stores they …

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-24 ADM/A/1810/249

We direct you to cause the LONDON at the Buoy of the Nore to be furnished with fourteen days Provisions.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-24 ADM/A/1810/257

We direct you to cause the DUCHESS at Blackstakes to be brought up from there to Chatham by the Ordinary and Riggers of that Yard.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-23 ADM/A/1810/218

We direct you to send us as soon as may be the name of some Persons who you judge qualified to command the JOSIAH and to report to this Board your opinion what Officers, Men and Guns will be proper to be established on her, as well in her voyage to the Straights, as to serve as a Hulk there if occa…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-23 ADM/A/1810/222

We direct you upon the arrival of the LONDON and DUCHESS at Chatham to cause their repairs to be taken in hand and fitted for the next year's service at Sea, with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-23 ADM/A/1810/224

You have informed us in your letter of the 11th inst; that Mr Frame has offered to build another of the twenty seven Ships appointed by Act of Parliament to be built for their Majesties, namely one of the 4th Rate of 60 Guns at Hazell near Hull, and that you have agreed to his setting up one of the …

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-08-23 ADM/A/1810/226

Having received a letter from Captain Finch of the GREENWICH complaining of the Commissioners of Victualling, their refusing to pay his bills for victualling the HENRY Prize in Virginia, where he commanded her, we send you a Copy of the letter enclosed.…