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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… 15,000 seamen will man 50 sail of good ships. a mighty fleet in time of peace. Baron Hompesch, a German, …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… to Mr. James Cuff, watchmaker, at the Ship Tavern in Fleet St., or at his house in Ship Court in the Old Bailey, … happen to be sick in the several ports as often as any fleet arrives, desiring nothing more than travelling charges, …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… sounding the harbour, and reporteth he will make up a fleet there, very speedily, of about 30 sail. There is no … think that stricter measures will be taken for manning the fleet; and quicken them to come in and receive H.M. bounty, … the recals, the money so due shall be paid so soon as our fleet shall be at sea, and they shall have a month's pay …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… in the navy till the laying up of the greatest part of the fleet. Having affairs depending which oblige him to reside on … Weeks Hen. Lewis ( Sir J. Jacob's) Wm. Hyde Hen. Vertister Fleet Mich. Owen ( Sir M. Bridges') Jno. Baily Renne Granger … Indies are within his department; but what relates to the fleet being still under my care I am obliged to send you …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… for Sir George Rooke, admiral of the Mediterranean fleet, signed by the King and countersigned by the Duke of … relation to single ships, but with respect to the French fleet or any part thereof. The instructions given you by the … dated 3rd September, required that, in case the French fleet, or any part of it, now in the Mediterranean, shall …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… We are making all expedition to get the provision for the fleet ready. We have an account to-day that the Bishop of … fear the offenders may cause them to be pressed for the fleet, to prevent their giving evidence. You are therefore to … Duran, discharged by the Admiralty from service in the fleet, ditto; and for William Ormant and his wife and …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… intelligence as possible in matters relating to the French fleet and other things of importance, whereof they gave …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… they were not to be considered but in the charge of the fleet. How the army should be paid was left in a blank, and … to be considered when they come upon the business of the fleet. [This day] the House in committee adjourned the … what prizes were taken in the Mediterranean, while the fleet was there. It was answered by two or three of Lord …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… and twice in the commission of three as admirals of the fleet. The king is inclined to gratify the petitioner. [ … in the French navy, and since served on his Majesty's fleet: and having done considerable service otherwise, as …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William III
… thither and back, and of expresses to and from the fleet. [ Ibid. p. 110.] Jan. 4. Whitehall. Ja. Vernon to Lord … But if there shall be occasion for fitting out the fleet, it will be absolutely necessary that 120,000 should, … of affairs may not require the setting forth a fleet, yet is it necessary the said sum should be furnished …