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Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-03-30
ADM/A/1805/430
Two vessels owned by Mr Waters are to fetch soot and coal for the new dockyard at Plymouth.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-04-11
ADM/A/1806/110
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to inform you that that they do not expect your attendance here tomorrow, but on Saturday morning next.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-03-21
ADM/A/1805/304
Enclosing an extract of a letter from Officers of the Ordnance concerning iron and timberwork for completing the five Bomb vessels now at Deptford. Stores are to be supplied urgently to the HIND Pink and an explanation is to be given as to the reasons for delay.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-03-03
ADM/A/1805/32
The RUPERT Prize is to hasten down to the Nore to convoy the Canterbury Fireship to the Downs; and any ship at Plymouth that is coming eastward is to accompany the MARY to Spithead laden with Culm (Soot).
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-03-27
ADM/A/1805/365
The estimate for converting the JULIAN Prize into a Bomb vessel is accepted.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1693-12-18
ADM/A/1802/167
None of the Admiralty Commissioners intending to be at the launching of the new Ship at Deptford tomorrow, they have commanded me to give you notice so that no provision be made for them.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1693-12-05
ADM/A/1802/46
The OXFORD and NORWICH are now in the Downs, having received such damage ( the former by running on a Rock at Guernsey, and the other by having the back of her Rudder beaten off) that it is necessary they should be brought into Port to be repaired.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1693-12-09
ADM/A/1802/89
This is in answer to yours of yesterday concerning the seven Ships that are dispatched from the Docks at Chatham.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1693-12-09
ADM/A/1802/87
In answer to yours of the 6th inst; concerning Convoy of Mr Fitch's Ship with CULME at Falmouth bound for Portsmouth, there has been none of their Majesties' Ships that have come from the Westward since we have had notice of her being there, but the PRINCE OF ORANGE is daily expected at Fa…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-01-23
ADM/A/1803/314
Admiral Russel informs that Admiral Mitchel sends him word that the Master of the RESOLUTION at Portsmouth, is absent from his duty. Desire him to be sent down to the ship or another appointed in his place.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-01-31
ADM/A/1803/403
To hasten the report concerning the Pay Increase for Navy Officers.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-01-30
ADM/A/1803/384
Send Pilots for the NORWICH, CROWN, SONDADOES Prize, and PEARL to carry them to the Downs.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-02-25
ADM/A/1804/323
Requiring that those members of the Navy Board who hold the Commission of Oyer and Terminen for the Admiralty which are to be held tomorrow at the [illegible] in the Borough of Southwark are to attend there at eight o'clock in the morning.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-01-27
ADM/A/1803/350
Report concerning the enclosed complaint from the captain of the SANDADOES Prize, of thew want of his Provisions.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-01-03
ADM/A/1803/37
Order pilots to carry the DELAVALL, the ENGLAND frigate, and the GREYHOUND from the Nore to the Downs.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-01-27
ADM/A/1803/354
Estimates confirmed for the building of Six new Fireships.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-04-07
ADM/A/1806/88
Give me an account for the information of the Admiralty Commissioners as to how long you think it will take to refit the HENRY Prize.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-04-30
ADM/A/1806/283
In answer to your letter of the 27th inst; concerning Convoy for the Merchant Ships expected from Gothenburg and Norway, that are designed for Portsmouth, I inform you that the Commander of the Convoys to Gothenburg has Orders that when they return off this River, the CHARLES GALLEY should proceed w…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1693-12-06
ADM/A/1802/50
Are sending Copy of a letter received from the Commander of the LYON concerning the loss of the Ship's anchors.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript)
1694-04-25
ADM/A/1806/232
I desire you hasten here your Board's Report of the Men and Guns fitting to be allowed the Bomb vessels lately ordered to be fitted out.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript)
1691-04-22
ADM/A/1774/101
Captain Leonard Commander of the JULIEN Prize has reported that he is ready to leave harbour but despite having written several times to the Commissioners for Victualling has not received his Provisions. A request is made to hasten the matter.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript)
1691-03 -31
ADM/A/1773/168
In answer to your letter of 25 March about the convoy for Mr Walters' vessels at Portland and Purbeck laden with stone for the dock at Plymouth, the ASSURANCE, CHARLES galley and PHOENIX are ordered from the Downes as convoy for the vessels with the artillery going to Jutland.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript)
1691-03-30
ADM/A/1773/157
I am directed by the Commissioners of the Admiralty to let them know what objections (if any) you have against paying John Ford, late first Lieutenant of the CHARLES galley, and Thomas Ford, late Lieutenant of the PLAY prize, for their service on board these ships.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript)
1691-10-04
ADM/A/1777/19
I am commanded by the Admiralty Commissioners to direct you to be with them tomorrow between four and five of the Clock in the afternoon.
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