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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-20 ADM/A/1815/239
There are several seamen in town pressed to serve in His Majesty's fleet, who by reason of the present frost cannot be put aboard tenders and sent to Chatham by water. The Rt. Hon.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-11 ADM/A/1807/102
Appoint Thomas Barton, Mastre Carpenter, the ABRAM'S OFFERING.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-11 ADM/A/1807/112
The SORLINGS and the NEWPORT being intended to be sent to New England in place of the NONSUCH and the CONCEPTION to be manned and victualled for eight months.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-11 ADM/A/1807/110
Send Bills of Credit to Admiral Nevell at Cadiz fior defraying the contigencies of the Squadron and furnish with provisions as ordered to Sir Francis Wheeler.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-11 ADM/A/1807/108
The ASSISTANCE at Sheerness to be cleaned and fitted for channel service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-11 ADM/A/1807/106
Direct you to pay Captain Lionell Ripley his Wages for his service as First Lieutenant of the WINDSOR CASTLE, notwithstanding his being dismissed at a Court Marshiall.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-10 ADM/A/1807/84
Survey the Prize taken into Plymouth by the ADVENTURE to see if it is suitable as a man of war. Solicit the Treasury for money to buy the ship.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1815/304
Our letter of 21 January ordered that the under officers of the KENT were to be turned over to the CHICHESTER at Chatham as soon as she is launched. You are now directed to have them discharged from the KENT in order that they may be employed in procuring men for the CHICHESTER.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1815/302
Pursuant to our order of 16 January for the cleaning of the 12 Dutch men-of-war at Portsmouth, you are to give directions for their having the use of the dock at such time as it can be spared without hindrance to the dispatch of His Majesty's ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-30 ADM/A/1815/298
Philip Tidd, Carpenter of the FUBBS yacht is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the new third rate building at Bussleton as soon as she shall be ready to receive him. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-29 ADM/A/1815/296
John Bush is to be appointed Purser of the MERMAID in place of the former deceased. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowance of wages and victuals for himself and servant as is proper. His warrant is to be dated 29 January 1695.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-01-11 ADM/A/1815/324
You are directed to have a boat with 8 oars to be fitted with sails, oars, and all things necessary for her to attend the Judge Advocate of His Majesty's Fleet and sent to the Straits with him, who is to proceed in the next convoy to Cadiz.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-01 ADM/A/1816/3
Warrant appointing Robert [Jery] to be Master Gunner of the PHEONIX Bomb Vessel in place of James Rand who is absent. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-14 ADM/A/1807/138
Report on the proposal by Mr Thomas Lavery for he making of an engine for ships to make better way than Oared.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-14 ADM/A/1807/136
Requests accounts of monies ordered for the Sevice, what has been paid, and requests weekly accounts of Sums ordered for the Service.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-06 ADM/A/1816/50
A tender is to be supplied to the ANGLESEY to assist in recruiting men.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-06 ADM/A/1816/48
An approved list showing the numbers of Marines and Soldiers who are to be distributed among twenty named ships destined for the Straits, including fifteen victualling ships.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-14 ADM/A/1807/152
The new Fireship building by Mr Ellis at Shoreham to be named TERRIBLE, launched as soon as possible and fitted for the Channel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-14 ADM/A/1807/150
Give directions to the Master Wardens & Assistants of Trinty House at Deptford Strand to examine Lieutenant Draper, for Master.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-08 ADM/A/1816/66
A vessel is to be hired in the Thames to assist the HASTINGS in assembling a crew.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-05-14 ADM/A/1807/148
Give directions to the Master Wardens & Assistants of Trinty House at Deptford Strand to examine Mr John Sole, the DARTMOUTH, for Master.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-07 ADM/A/1816/62
Captain Allen of the SAUDADOES Prize which is cruising off Jersey and Guernsey has hired a Smack for carrying an Express from Jersey to Southampton. Instructions are given for him to be reimbursed.