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In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/211
Instructing that an imprest for manning and other purposes outstanding against Captain Ward late Commander of the DUNKIRK who has died in the West Indies is to be cleared as his books were lost. His wages are, however, to be paid.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/218
A report proposing that the number of Men and the number and nature of guns to be put aboard the SPEEDWELL Fireship after conversion to a Fifth Rate should be the same as for the DOLPHIN namely, one hundred and fifteen Men and twenty-six guns. Details of armaments are given.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/217
Having ordered the SPEEDWELL Fireship into Portsmouth, prompt action is required to convert her into a Fifth Rate Frigate. A report on the number of Men and number and nature of guns required to man and equip her is required.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696 ADM/A/1838/376
Baptismal certificate of Peter Sellar showing him to have been born in September 1636. Signed John Munyon; William Symons; [John Gill…]; William Rhodes; Thomas Lymbeare [The Mayor, Vicar and Church Officials at Plymouth].
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-02-19 ADM/A/1838/374
Certified record of Peter Seller's time in various ships showing him to have served for more than ten years. Signed [M.Howerd], Naval official.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/223
Directing that the MERMAID be supplied forthwith from Dover with a quantity of provisions to make up a two months quota.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-08 ADM/A/1838/383
Warrant appointing Alexander Hall, Boatswain of the MONMOUTH, to be Boatswain of the ASSOCIATION. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1696-01-04 ADM/A/1838/381
Warrant appointing John Wadley to be Boatswain of the BONAVENTURE in place of the former who has been removed. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Sir John Lowther, Admiralty Commissioner, bap.1642-1706 (Manuscript) 1695-05-23 ADM/A/1819/221
The MONTAGNE is to dock at Chatham for repairs and is to be paid off. Her crew is to be turned over to capital ships at the Nore and the Men are to be paid their wages as soon as they board them.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1696-01-30 ADM/A/1838/347
Enclosing an extract of a letter from Commissioner St.Lo regarding the lack of Provisions at Plymouth and requiring action.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-30 ADM/A/1838/353
Requiring Orders to be issued for the PORTLAND, MARY Galley, SEAHORSE and DUNWICH to be supplied with eight months Stores at Plymouth for a voyage to the Straits. Two traversing Bomb Vessels are also to be prepared for the same voyage, keeping the Admiralty informed of progress.…
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-30 ADM/A/1838/351
Requiring any ship in Kinsale able to go to the assistance of the HASTINGS in Lough Swilly to take with her Provisions to enable to HASTINGS to proceed to Kinsale.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-31 ADM/A/1838/357
Warrant appointing Andrew Carney to be Master Cook of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by Josiah Burchett, Joint Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board (Manuscript) 1697-01-31 ADM/A/1838/355
Warrant appointing John Cooke, late Carpenter of the Charles Galley, to be Master Carpenter of the RAINBOW Prize. Countersigned by William Bridgeman, Secretary to the Admiralty Board.
Document signed by Josiah Burchett (c.1666-1746), Secretary to the Admiralty (1694-1742) (Manuscript) 1697-01-19 ADM/A/1838/363
Lieutenant Jermy of the LION has been ordered to retain George Copell who he had pressed to serve in the Thomas and Johan Hoy as the Master of that vessel had protected from pressing one more seaman than he ought to have done. An extract of Jeremy's letter is enclosed as is a protection.