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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-04-04 ADM/A/1829/48
Lieutenant Hiskett, late first Lieutenant of the WINCHELSEA has made oath that on September 23rd last when the Ship was cast away, he lost all his Journals both for this Ship and the EXPERIMENT.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-10 ADM/A/1800/174
The Commissioners of Victualling have previously been ordered to supply a quantity of victuals to Milford Haven; but the Commander of the LARK has complained that there is no beer to be had.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-27 ADM/A/1800/279
Requiring an estimate for the cost of building two Advice Boats to the specification recommended by the Navy Board, together with the cost of building a further two of a similarly recommended size.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-27 ADM/A/1800/273
Following receipt of a complaint a blanket order is issued to ensure that ships calling at Milford Haven can be provided with victuals.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-07 ADM/A/1800/76
Confirming a warrant issued by Henry Killigrew, Sir Ralph Delaval and Sir Cloudesley Shovell dated the 18th July for Richard Cheyney to be Purser of the Essex. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-24 ADM/A/1800/251
Warrant appointing Phillip Scaplin, late Master Gunner of the ANTELOPE, to be Master Gunner of the new Fourth Rate building at Southampton. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-24 ADM/A/1800/253
Warrant appointing Henry Lennard, late Master Cook of the ANTELOPE, to be Master Cook of the new Fourth Rate building at Southampton. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-17 ADM/A/1800/169
A general order requiring all men in ships coming into port to be discharged and that no more men are to be taken on until the beginning of 1694.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-18 ADM/A/1800/180
Warrant appointing Benjamin Lee formerly Carpenter of the LARK to be Carpenter of the SHEERNESS in place of the former who has been moved to the CORNWALL. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-18 ADM/A/1800/182
The HINDE Ketch at Harwich is to receive four months provisions.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-18 ADM/A/1800/184
John Frith is to be paid ten pounds for his attendance in London in connection with the prosecution of Officers at Portsmouth Dockyard for embezzlement.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-14 ADM/A/1800/145
Henry Hull, Purser of the CORNWALL has become ill. Permission is granted for him to act as Deputy Purser in order to allow him to recover, meanwhile Thomas Sumerly is to surve as Deputy Purser for six months in the same ship. Countersigned by James Southerne, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-13 ADM/A/1800/135
Four months provisions are to be sent to the ROYAL KATHERINE at the Nore.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1693-10-16 ADM/A/1800/149
Directing the Board to obtain funds from the Treasury and to pay the men of the PLYMOUTH the wages due to them until Michaelmas 1692.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-29 ADM/A/1827/308
Requiring a Tender to be supplied to the CONTENT Prize to assist her manning.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-16 ADM/A/1827/341
Service record of Francis Burrell showing him to have served in excess of seven years to which an extra six months has been added for his time in the ASSURANCE. Signature illegible.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-02-23 ADM/A/1827/339
Urging every effort to be made in fitting and storing ships at Chatham and putting aboard their provisions; and ordering every assistance to be given to HM ships destined for the Nore from Blackstakes including using the Ordinary and Riggers from Chatham hiring extra labour if required.…