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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.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-31 ADM/A/1812/361
Enclosing a copy of a survey of the DUNKIRK by her Commander Captain Wilmott and ordering her to be repaired at Spithead where she is now located, including refitting her with all dispatch for a voyage to the West Indies
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-31 ADM/A/1812/359
The BRISTOL and the SYAM in Longreach bound for the Straits have now received all of the Stores needed for the refitting of the fleet; but not their provisions. Orders are given for them to be supplied with all speed.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-02 ADM/A/1813/7
Warrant appointing John Servers, Boatswain of the OWNERS' ADVENTURE, Bomb Vessel, to be Boatswain of the JOSEPH, Bomb Vessel.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-01 ADM/A/1813/1
The crew of the NORWICH, at Spithead, bound for Virginia, to be reduced to the middle complement established on her and any surplus men to be pressed to the DUNKIRKE.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-03 ADM/A/1813/19
Warrant appointing Francis Harbet to be Master Cook of the IPSWICH; his predecessor being deceased.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-02 ADM/A/1813/17
Warrant appointing William Herbert to be Master Carpenter of the SAINT PAUL, Fireship
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-02 ADM/A/1813/11
Dealing with matters raised in recent letters concerning the Marine Regiments, viz:

1. Marine Soldiers (whether Officer's Servants or not) are not to be mustered unless they appear at the musters. …
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-05 ADM/A/1813/25
Direct the Commissioners for Victualling to send several ships and vessels that are currently laden with provisions destined for the Mediterranean Fleet to the Downs and to send other ships there as soon as they are loaded.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-11-03 ADM/A/1813/21
Warrant appointing William Lapthorne to be Master Cook of the CENTURION; his predecessor having been appointed to the IPSWICH.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1694-10-30 ADM/A/1812/351
The SOUDADOS and the HIND Pink have been ordered to cruise of St.Malo until the next Spring tides before returning to Portsmouth to be cleaned and refitted for service in the Channel with three months victualled.