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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… and third rate ships now in pay, designed for the main fleet, with an account of their complements, &c. [ Ibid., 8, … and third rate ships now in pay designed for the main fleet, with an account of their complements, &c. [ H.O. … Wheler (or whoever shall be commander of their Majesties' fleet) by an advice boat sent with instructions, when and how …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… commanding any ships belonging to the Dutch fleet which shall come to the Isle of Wight, and this his … belonging to the Dutch squadron which are to join our fleet, and so to do, from time to time, as often as they … Ibid., p. 15.] May 7. Hampton Court. The King to Sir John Fleet, sheriff of London and Middlesex. Granting him leave to …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… ships in sea pay divided under the headings of "Maine Fleet," "ships not in the Maine Fleete," "the Mediterranean … Letters from France say that the French intend to have a fleet at sea this summer composed of 82 men-of-war and 30 … Swedish men-ofwar are ready to join the Dutch. A great fleet of ships was seen off Weymouth on the 7th inst., …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… may be looked for "en peu des jours," and that the fleet is ready to set sail. Has returned from the baths at … the face of affairs. We have had several notices that our fleet was to be in these seas, and if that had been so, this … the Shannon, which could be more easily carried out if the fleet was present. [ Ibid., No. 74.] May 18/28. Loo. Viscount …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… going by order to Mr. Russell to serve on board the fleet; I therefore desire you will assist him in getting on … there were two men willing to serve their Majesties in the fleet, who I accepted and entertained accordingly; but … shall think fit to give Capt. Price notice of the French fleet, and so prevent his falling into their hands. [ H.O. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… to Sir John Trenchard, enclosing a list of the main fleet, with an account of the present positions of the ships. … p. 8.] May 3. Whitehall. The same to the Admirals of the Fleet, directing them to call a council of flag officers, to … attempt can be made on the French ships there; when the fleet is off Brest another council shall be held to resolve …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… Admiralty. The men-ofwar now in the river, bound for the fleet, are to convoy such victualling ships, &c., as are … opportunity to Spithead, and to be convoyed to the main fleet by the men-of-war now joining. A sufficient number of … Commissioners. The victualling ships designed for the fleet are to be dispatched with all possible expedition, and …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… two lists of ships; one of those designed for the main fleet, the other of the rest of the ships, and also a letter … the great ships. The Lords of the Admiralty said that the fleet to be employed in these seas might be ready in the … whether he had considered what could be undertaken by the fleet, he answered that several places might be bombarded, as …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… of his Majesty's ships may call there, and there being a fleet now going to the Groyne, from whence some of the ships … orders that if he arrive at the Groyne before the fleet sail from thence, he, his servants, and equipage, be … well, or better, performed by any of the captains of the fleet who may be supposed to have at least as much respect …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… I advised you in my last that we then had an English fleet, which appeared on our coast and took three vessels … is probable the French will scarce be able to send their fleet to sea the next year. [ H.O. Letter Book ( Secretary's) … to detain them. The name of "James Cuningham, Attorney, in Fleet Street," is written in the margin opposite the entry of …