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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-01-31 ADM/A/1765/137

We have ordered the GREYHOUND to Sheerness to refit, and direct you to cause this to be taken in hand and for her to be supplied with such a quantity of Provisions as will complete what is on board her when refitted to three months, together with a proportion of Stores proper for Channel service.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-13 ADM/A/1765/261

On consideration of your letter of the 12th inst; that the hired Ship ARCHANGEL may be ordered to Sheerness to be refitted, we have sent orders to her Commander to take her there, and direct that on arrival there her Owners may have the use of the Dock or Graving place to lay her onshore for perfor…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-15 ADM/A/1765/279

We direct you to cause the Fireship OWNERS LOVE to be fitted at Portsmouth for Channel service, and furnished with four months victuals for her highest complement with all dispatch.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-18 ADM/A/1765/289

Having ordered the NONSUCH to Deptford to refit, we direct you cause this to be taken in hand on her arrival there and completed as soon as possible, and that she be supplied with four months Provisions and a proportion of Stores proper for her Channel service.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-20 ADM/A/1765/299

We direct you to cause such of the Company lately belonging to the HENRIETTA, now entered on board the DEFIANCE, to be turned over into the SOVEREIGN.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-08 ADM/A/1765/235

We direct you to cause the ARCHANGEL to be surveyed in the Hope, letting us know how long it will take to make the necessary repairs to enable her to stay abroad, and where you would advise her to be brought to be repaired.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-08 ADM/A/1765/233

Captain Wishart, Commander of the PEARL at Liverpool, has informed us that he is advised by Captain Greenhill that the said Ship may be furnished with the most considerable Stores she needs, out of those saved from the hired Ships supply, lately cast away, enabling him to continue in her Station wit…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-07 ADM/A/1765/231

We direct you to send us as soon as possible the account we required some time ago, of the charge of the Stores which have been supplied, and the workmanship provided, to the Ships of War belonging to the States General of the United Provinces.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-10 ADM/A/1765/245

We direct you to cause the Salary of thirty pounds per annum to be continued to Richard Marrat, Messenger and Chamber Keeper to this Office, and that his arrears are paid.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-13 ADM/A/1765/259

Captain Hastings, Commander of the STIRLING CASTLE, plans to send eighteen Soldiers on board the Ship to keep together such Seamen as he can get, and requests that the Soldiers may be victualled on board her.…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-02-04 ADM/A/1765/204

In pursuance to Orders under HM's Signet to this Board we direct you to sign a Bill on the Treasurer of the Navy for paying to the Earl of Torrington the sum of three thousand pounds for the Levy Money of their Majesties' first Marine Regiment, and a Bill for a similar sum to the Earl of P…

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-06 ADM/A/1766/193

Warrant appointing James Hadley to be Master Gunner of the Fireship being built by Jonas Shish at Globe Stairs, Rotherhithe.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-06 ADM/A/1766/207

Warrant appointing Christopher Moses, late Master Gunner, of the DRAGON, Sloop, Fireship, to be Master Gunner of the Fireship being built by Mr Taylor at Cuckold's Point.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-06 ADM/A/1766/219

Warrant appointing Ephrah Bedford to be Cook of the Fireship being built by Mr Barrett at Shoreham.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-06 ADM/A/1766/213

Warrant appointing Thomas Broderidge, late Boatswain, of the ALEXANDRA, Fireship, to be Boatswain of the Fireship being built by Robert Castle at Deptford.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-08 ADM/A/1766/231

Warrant appointing James Naylor, late Boatswain, of the ST. DAVID, to be Boatswain of the 5th Rate Frigate being built at Woolwich.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-05 ADM/A/1766/177

Warrant appointing John Latham to be Boatswain of the Fireship building at Chatham.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-05 ADM/A/1766/189

Warrant appointing William Bowyer to be Deputy Purser of the PEMBROKE; his predecessor, George Bachiler [Bachelor?] having been granted leave to act by deputy.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-01 ADM/A/1766/169

Warrant appointing Captain John Benboe [Benbow], late Master Attendant at Chatham, to be Master Attendant at Deptford; his predecessor there, Thomas Wilshaw [Willshaw][Wiltshaw] having been made Commissioner at Portsmouth.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1690-09-02 ADM/A/1769/3

What presidents have been set in the Navy of Vice Admirals abroad (under no superior flag) receiving Admirals pay. Admiral Killigrew having represented to the Board.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-03-15 ADM/A/1766/277

Warrant appointing John Keys to be Master Carpenter of the CHARLES, Fireship; his predecessor having been appointed to the Fireship being built by Mr Graves at Limehouse.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-07-06 ADM/A/1761/91

Company of the ASSISTANCE now on board DUNKIRK to be paid their wages and conduct money.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-07-05 ADM/A/1761/81

Captain Rogers of the hired ship SCEPTRE, requests provisions be immediately sent down to her.

In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1689-07-12 ADM/A/1761/172

Captain Tennant request he may move men from the TIGER to the EXETER. Still leaving 180 on the TIGER. Commanders of the hired vessels to attend the Board, Monday next to report on the condition of their vessels, and their fitness for cruise between Scotland and Ireland.