In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

The Advice Boat MERCURY is in the Downs having received some damage from from a Dutch Dogger, and also needs cleaning, and we have ordered her to Dover for this purpose.
We direct you cause her to be cleaned and refitted and put in a condition for the Sea with all dispatch.
Having ordered the MONCK at Spithead into Portsmouth Harbour we direct you to order her cleaning and refitting there for Service in the Channel and victualled for three months.

Object Details

ID: ADM/A/1814/184
Type: Manuscript
Display location: Not on display
Creator: Priestman, Henry; Cornwallis, Charles Rooke, George Houblon, John
Date made: 1694-12-14
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
Measurements: 1 page
Parts: Navy Board, In-Letters And Orders (Manuscript)