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Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-08-24 ADM/A/1776/107
Enclosing a copy of a letter from Captain Evans of the St.MARTIN Prize at Plymouth who is complaining about the delay in the fitting out of his ship. The Board is to make enquiries and chase up the Yard Officers responsible.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-08-06 ADM/A/1776/25
The MORDAUNT is to be sheathed for going to the West Indies; but sheathing the SWALLOW and RICHMOND is not thought necessary as they are only to go in convoy to Virginia and then return.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-09-14 ADM/A/1776/240
Captain Carter has reported on the present condition of the VANGUARD run ashore in Sandwich Bay. He immediately sent Edward Gregory to obtain assistance from the Master Attendant and (illegible) Shipwright's Assistant at Chatham.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-09-02 ADM/A/1776/182
Asking for information regarding Captain Aylmers complaint of the lack of pilots for taking his squadron out of the Downs.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-08-24 ADM/A/1776/111
A misunserstanding whereby the St.Martin is about to receive two months victuals instead of three is to be corrected.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-09-24 ADM/A/1776/309
A copy of a reply from the Storekeeper of Ordnance at Woolwich concerning the delay experienced in removing the ROYAL CHARLES guns is enclosed. The Admiralty also wish to know what merchandize was brought in her from Portsmouth and who instructed it.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-07-31 ADM/A/1776/59
Enclosure: Copy detailing the basis of Lord Mazareen's complaint over the felling of his trees.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-08-11 ADM/A/1776/37
Convoy protection is being asked for for a Hoy to carry materials from Shoreham for ships building at Harwich and for a vessel in the Downs loaded with stores for Plymouth. The LARK and the ROE Ketch will take care of the former and the RUBY and GUARDLAND the latter.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-08-20 ADM/A/1776/93
Captain Dowglass of the LARK has reported that the Hoy that he was ordered to convoy from Shoreham to Harwich was not ready. The owner, Mr Barrett, is to be informed that he cannot expect assistance from HM ships until his vessels have been loaded.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1691-08-19 ADM/A/1776/89
The NONSUCH and the BONAVENTURE are in need of pilots. The Board is instructed to contact Admiral Gore who is said to be able to assist.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-05-14 ADM/A/1767/193
Upon receiving complaints from several commanders about the want of beer, I gave orders for the Victuallers' Agent to supply them to enable them to sail with me, but Mr Ridge the Brewer refuses to give the King credit for one butt until his bills are paid.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1691-04-13 ADM/A/1774/56
Concerning the striking of tallies on the Treasury for the payment of Hemp Merchants and setting right the record as to what had actually been intended by the Commissioners.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-04-05 ADM/A/1767/17
Your letter of 2 April to me, asked for convoy for the three vessels going with provisions and stores for Shoreham and their Lordships have appointed the PLAY prize for that service. You are to hasten down the vessels to her that she may not stay for them.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-05-20 ADM/A/1767/215
Tomorrow being fast day, their Lordships do not expect your attendance on them that evening, but upon Friday in the afternoon instead.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-05-26 ADM/A/1767/227
I am commanded to send you the enclosed extract of a letter from the Captain of the JERSEY, complaining of the want of victuals and direct that you take care that what victuals are behind may be supplied to that ship which is ordered upon a service with all possible dispatch.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-05-27 ADM/A/1767/233
I ask you to send me today or tomorrow morning, a copy of the charter party or contract made by your Board with Captain Wood for the PROVIDENCE hoy, now employed as a man-of-war in their Majesties service.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1691-04-06 ADM/A/1774/18
Note stating that the ROYAL KATHERINE has been omitted from an enclosed list and requiring correction and return. The list is not enclosed. The note also mentions a letter from Mr Deale which requires attention.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-04-30 ADM/A/1767/121
Thank you for the advice you gave me yesterday about the readiness of the PROVIDENCE hoy, whose commander had orders to sail to the northward and cruise off Blakney, Wells and Burnham, to secure the trade thereabouts.…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-04-01 ADM/A/1767/130
For all the ships fitting out at Chatham (except the ELIZABETH and DOLPHIN fireship), you are commanded to quicken the victualling with all possible dispatch.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694 (Manuscript) 1693-12-13 ADM/A/1802/121
Having this day received a letter dated 11th inst; from the Commander of the SMIRNA MERCHANT (in the Downs) which is ordered with the DARTMOUTH to Gothenberg, in which he informed me that his Pilot had not come to the Downs, I desire that you cause him to be dispatched away if he has not already gon…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-06-29 ADM/A/1767/351
I cannot procure their Lordships hands to an order about the vessels you have taken up, but I know it is their intention that they be employed for the manning of the ships to be fitted out and the letters of the ST MICHAEL and the MONMOUTH had directions to be sent to you for getting men for those s…
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-04-17 ADM/A/1767/58
Captain Staggins, Commander of the GREYHOUND, has advised us in his letter of 16 April that he is in want of a Surgeon. You are to hasten one to her in the Downes as soon as possible.
Document signed by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty, fl. 1690-1694. (Manuscript) 1690-05-31 ADM/A/1767/245
The GUARDLAND, now in the Downes, is in want of provisions and you are to give order to complete what she now has to 3 months from Dover as soon as possible.