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We enclose a list of ships for the Winter Service with their places and stations. You are directed to have them fitted and refitted and supplied with their provisions, taking notice that those for the Mediterranean or West Indies are supplied for their middle complements.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-18 ADM/A/1763/189

You are directed to have the provisions for the Irish Squadron, now on board several ships at Plymouth, landed there and the merchant ships discharged.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-18 ADM/A/1763/199

You are directed to have ships of the States General supplied at their Majesties yards with such stores as they shall from time to time require, and that all possible assistance be given to them in fitting them for sea.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-10 ADM/A/1763/144

Captain Robert Arthur, Commander of the GUERNSEY, in his letter of yesterday has given us an account of the ship's defects and his want of stores and provisions. You are directed, upon her arrival at Sheerness, to have her put in condition to proceed to Elsinore.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-10 ADM/A/1763/140

John Moses, Boatswain of the RUBY, is to be appointed Boatswain of the HOPE in place of the former removed to the ROTTERDAM hulk. 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) 1689-10-10 ADM/A/1763/138

Richard Hassett, Boatswain of the DRAGON prize, is to be appointed Boatswain of the GUARDLAND, in place of the former removed to the RUBY. 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) 1689-10-14 ADM/A/1763/155

We should inform His Majesty when the ships for the Mediterranean and the West Indies will be ready to sail to their respective stations.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-10 ADM/A/1763/148

You are directed to have the several fireships mentioned, the JOHN OF DUBLIN, SOPHIA, CHARLES, and CHARLES and HENRY at Spithead.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-15 ADM/A/1763/165

Your letter of yesterday to our Secretary, stated that the GUARDLAND cannot be refitted at Sheerness as ordered as she must be brought into dry dock. You are directed to do as you propose and have her refitted at Deptford with all possible dispatch.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-15 ADM/A/1763/163

We have ordered the DRAGON to Sheerness and you are directed to have her supplied with such proportion of victuals and stores, in addition to what she has, proper for service in the Channel.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-16 ADM/A/1763/176

Thomas Woadland is to be appointed Gunner of the OAK. 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 16 October 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-15 ADM/A/1763/172

George Gunton is to be appointed Cooper at Chatham. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such allowances, privileges and immunities belonging, so long as he shall furnish such wares required at reasonable rates. His warrant is to be dated 15 October 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-08 ADM/A/1763/107

John Owen is to be appointed Clerk of the Cheque of the Ropeyard at Chatham. You are directed to enter him accordingly together with such fees, allowances, perquisites, benefits and privileges until further order. His warrant is to be dated 8 October 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-08 ADM/A/1763/109

George Newbey is to be appointed Master Carpenter of the GUARDLAND. 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 8 October 1689.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-10-08 ADM/A/1763/116

You are directed to have the HENRIETTA yacht refitted for sea service and you are to give your opinion of the number of men fit to be allowed her in this time of action.

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