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Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… of the present pay of the officers of their Majesties' fleet, and of the increase proposed to be made thereunto. … 16934, being the date of his commission as admiral of the fleet. [ H.O. Admiralty 3, p. 83.] Jan. 26. Whitehall. Sir …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… that their secret letters from France say that their whole fleet will act next summer in these seas, that they pretend … and that all the privateers will make up a separate fleet, which is to be commanded by Le Chevalier Baert, the …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… letter to me desired a supply of more provisions for the fleet, concerning which I believe he has likewise written to … as possible, such stores of provisions for the use of the fleet as shall be necessary and sufficient for that service. … Helder and Lieutenant Humphry Sheers for employment in the fleet; they will produce to you testimonials of their …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… Sunday afternoon, we yesterday morning engaged the enemy's fleet. After two hours' fight it fell calm, which was a great … the King. This morning has brought an ill account from the fleet. We can say nothing more than what you will read in … Captain Elmore speaks as if the French stood after our fleet to pick up some lame ships. I think it might not be …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… away the victuals provided for the mariners of the fleet. [ H.O. Warrant Book 6, p. 96.] July 2. Whitehall. … I can send no news but of my having met with the Turkey fleet, which, as it was extremely rich, will be of great … be a very great happiness if we could find them. A better fleet, in all respects, never was upon the sea and I promise …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… that half the seamen who went out in Capt. Wright's fleet, never returned, 40 or 50 men in a ship, lying … The King pays 12 d. a day for each man in the Channel [ fleet] to the house that receives him, and it is impossible, … officers embezzle them, and cheat both King, army, and fleet; as witness the other day at St. Christopher's, where …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… enemy immediately drew off. On the 27th June the enemy's fleet sailed from before this place, as we believe, for Lagos … it is thought they design to proceed northward with their fleet, 90 odd sail, which I pray to God our fleet may meet. Copy. [ H.O. Admiralty 6, No. 38.] July 3. …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… ashore to press men for the service of the ship; the fleet in the meantime sailing, he was left behind and his … has lost her foremast and bowsprit: The meeting with the fleet of Swedes and Danes has helped to disperse our fleet, but I believe we have seized upon them all. They were …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… says the town is in a terrible fright expecting daily our fleet upon them, all hands at work fortifying, a great wall … but that it should be performed by fourth-rates out of the fleet, as soon as nine of these could be relieved by six … of the coast. There are between 20 and 30 of the Dutch fleet said now to be out, and Admiral, now Lord Torrington, …
Calendar of State Papers Domestic: William and Mary
… were seen off Plymouth, supposed to be the St. Tubal's fleet homeward bound. [ Greenwich Hospital News Letters 3, … of Shrewsbury to the King, offering to take command of the fleet upon the defeat off Beachy Head; whether that be Lord … orders for the despatch of the troops on board the fleet; and his lordship promised that he himself would take …