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Vol. 208. |
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Major N. Bourne, Deptford. |
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Has appointed the Wexford, Vulture, and Cornelian to be fitted out as fireships, they being apt for that service and good for little else but to burn, 2 of them being old and weak. Has given order for their speedy dispatch, and the Ordnance officers shall have notice as to what guns will be necessary for them. Particulars of ships. |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
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Has been to Chatham, and found that the Triumph and 6 others, having been refitted and had all their stores and provisions shipped, had sailed for Plymouth and Queenborough, and that 6 more were in hand and would suddenly follow. There is a great want of men, as well for the ships gone as those left, and no great help can be expected from the watermen, it being their trade to row backward: it is a pity they should have to return to London for their clothes, they being a goodly number, although 3 only have as yet appeared. Hopes to see an end of the business at Chatham by Monday; and will wait on them next day. |
120 |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
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Has docked the Newbery, by order of the Navy Commissioners, to strip off her sheathing and recaulk her, and hopes to have her ready to take in her provisions in 10 days. |
121 |
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Feb. 16 |
Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Tynemouth Road. |
Adm. Com. |
After arriving in Tynemouth Roads, went to Newcastle as ordered, and finding but few ships or men, applied to the mayor and the rest of the magistrates, but did not procure a man. Has added a few to those he pressed at sea, and on his return, will stop at Sunderland, Whitby, and Scarborough; if any men are to be had by direct means, will use all diligence to execute their orders. |
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Capt. Robt. Wilkinson, Satisfaction, Woolwich. |
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Is still waiting for the coming down of his provisions. Mr. Sprigg cannot send any on board until next week, except he leave one of the great frigates without. |
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Major N. Bourne, Deptford. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Recommends Robert Tucker for the boatswain's place in the Wexford, about to be fitted as a fireship. Hears nothing of the Commissioners' resolution as to fitting out the Convertine and Bear as fireships; both are good men-of-war, but out of repair. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order for the repair of the Bear and Convertine at Woolwich for sea service, as also for the refitting of the Kent on her arrival at Deptford, and furnishing her with stores, &c., for service in the Channel. |
125 |
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Capt. Fras. Allen, Advice, Tilbury Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Left Chatham yesterday with the Triumph and 4 others. Had 114 men entered, but only 70 have come on board; hears some are at Gravesend and others at London, and believes they will all come when they hear he is in the Hope. Has got all the provisions in, but with much trouble for want of men, and has neither a lieutenant nor master; the master, having hurt both his legs when the Plymouth was getting out of dock, and not being able to stand, has been left behind at Chatham. Has sent up the boatswain to satisfy Mr. Fleetwood concerning the man who died on the coast of Scotland, and on his return, desires 3 or 4 days' leave to come to London to procure necessaries for his voyage. |
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Capt. Wm. Barker, Lizard, Milford Haven. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Sailed on the 14th with the Hope and 7 sail bound about land, but the wind taking them short at Padstow, put back for the harbour, where he met the Dartmouth, who gave him their order, which he will observe unless he finds another in the Downs. |
127 |
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Capt. Robert Clarke, Triumph, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Has just arrived in the Hope from Chatham, in company with the Triumph, and will use all diligence in getting men and his provisions and stores on board. |
128 |
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Capt Fras. Cranwill |
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As they promised him, as also Lord Cooper, to give him a command on opportunity, and as there are several small vessels fitting out at Deptford for the present expedition, asks to be put in one of them; will prove himself no worse than formerly, but rather better, for a desperate wound must have a desperate cure. |
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Capt. Edm. Curtis, the Newcastle, Harwich. |
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Will sail into the Sladway to get what men he can for the fleet, as there is little to be done therein about those parts, the people being generally bent against the present government. |
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Capt. Mark Harrison, Elias, Hope. |
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Has just arrived in the Hope, and will endeavour to complete his number of men; wants 60 to make up the 150 allowed, also water, and some small necessaries for the gunner. Begs to be excused for not coming to London, as his absence would have been a hindrance. |
131 |
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Feb. 17 |
Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Particulars of ships. Will acquaint them what number of men he mustered on board every ship by next post, the muster books not having yet come to hand. |
132 |
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Navy Comrs
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To the same effect |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
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The Triumph and 6 others have sailed from Chatham for Plymouth and Queenborough, and as the Naseby and 3 others will be ready next week, desires their victuals may be hastened down 3 watermen have appeared to enter themselves, but none at work; wishes the fleet may not stay for them. |
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Adm. Com. |
Has examined Capt. Sparling and his purser, and such persons as they could produce to make good their mutual charge, but find the captain cannot prove his as to the purser making false entries, the books being with the Commissioners, and the purser cannot prove the captain's intemperance as to drink. As there are such animosities between them, the purser ought to be removed to some other ship. With depositions by John Anthony and George Jewell, officers of the Assistance, that Capt. Thos. Sparling, her commander, was often seen the worse for liquor, 19 Feb. 1658–9. |
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Capt. Jno. Simmonds, the Jersey, Tilbury Hope. |
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Sailed from Deptford yesterday, and has nearly all his provisions and stores on board, also 140 men. |
137 |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
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Has dispatched the Basing and Lichfield, which are now at Spithead, and as the Centurion and Reserve will be ready this week, the victuallers' instruments must be quickened to send their provisions on board. The Basing wants her captain and 20 men. Sent their letters to Capts. Hedges, Sansum, and Harman, the latter being at Cowes pressing men. |
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Vol. 209. |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Harwich. |
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Having received their order to sail to the North Seas, has sent his purser to Mr. Clarke, the victualler, to complete the provisions for 4 months, having received 6 weeks' by order of Major Bourne. |
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Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
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The Kent having been ordered for Deptford, sent 40 seamen by her, to be delivered to any of the ships in the Hope; the Gainsborough having arrived with 230 supernumeraries, as also Capt. Blagg's things, and 16 seamen on his account, sent them up in the same frigate. The Acadia also arrived, with several vessels laden with timber on the State's account, and being bound up the river, appointed the Swallow to convoy them for better security, and put on board her 40 more seamen, to be also delivered in the Hope. Particulars of ships. |
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Capt. Thos. Bowry, Roe ketch, Hull. |
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Mr. Blaydes having cleaned the ketch, will take in her provisions, convoy some vessels of Hull, Lynn, &c., to the Yarmouth Roads, and then ply upon his station. |
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Committee for inspection of accounts and revenue. |
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Order to send a list of all the State's ships in harbour, the names of the commanders of those at sea, where in service, number of men and guns on board, and the tonnage of each; as also what ships are designed for this year's service, and who commands them. Likewise to certify the state of the public magazines in reference to provisions, artillery, and materials for shipping and sea forces, and of victuals for the navy. |
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Feb. 18 |
Jno. Ive, Deptford
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Thos. Turner. |
As his master is a-bed ill, and will not be able to attend at the office, his letters should be sent hither. |
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Navy Comrs. |
Adm.Com. |
Sold the Dutch prize Golden Falcon, taken in 1652, to Jacob Blackleach and Hen. Roach, by the candle, since which she has been arrested by some persons claiming an interest in her, and the case is now depending in the Admiralty Court. Messrs. Blackleach and Roach having stated that the ship is now fitted out for sea, and that if she loses her voyage by these proceedings, they will be great sufferers, desire they will write the Admiralty Judge either to take off the arrest and clear the ship, or if she should not be found lawful prize, to order Messrs. Blackleach and Roach to be reimbursed what they paid the State for her. |
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Capt. Edw. Nixon, Pearl, Tynemouth Bar. |
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Received their order to clean and revictual, but had taken in 2 months' victuals. While plying in his station, met 2 Ostenders off Filey, and chased the largest as far north as the Staples, and seeing he heaved most of his provisions and other things overboard and sailed well, heaved his own long boat overboard, in hopes of getting up with her; but it proving of no avail, gave up the chase, and has since been cruising on his station. Has 5 weeks' provisions left, and has been off the ground 4 months. |
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Ordnance Officers |
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Have 800 barrels of serviceable powder in store, and will supply the Lion and Winsby, who will take 211 barrels, and the remainder of the ships and frigates appointed for the rendezvous at Hoseley Bay will take up a far greater quantity than will then remain of serviceable powder. Although not wanting in calling upon the powder makers for what they have on hand by contract, yet find it absolutely necessary to call for a part of that at Windsor, so that the service may not be interrupted; even if they had no occasion for powder from thence, yet it will be a great advantage to consume it first, though it should be replaced by the new that comes in, inasmuch as it has long been lying there. |
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Christ. Pett, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Fitting out and sailing of ships to the Hope. Begs that a former demand for knee timber, and an extra fireplace for the smith's forge, may be attended to. |
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Thos. Newberry |
Adm. Com. |
Has supplied the Centurion, Reserve, and Basing, with more ordnance, as also 40 rounds each, and will get the carriages for the ordnance shipped. The Torrington and Portsmouth are fully supplied with gunners' stores, and had sailed before their order for additional guns arrived. |
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Christ. Pett, Wm. Acworth, Woolwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Have sent up several demands for provisions, but not received any, and the 7 ships that have fallen down the river are not fitted with stores. Wrote Mr. Davies for ensigns, flags, pendants, &c., but cannot have any. Send another demand, and desire the purveyors may see these provisions mentioned and those formerly demanded sent down. There is no plank for present use or for carpenters' stores, and Mr. Ingram will not supply more unless the money is sent to pay fcr it, the State being already so much indebted to him. |
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Feb. 19 |
Capt. Rich. Rooth, the Dartmouth, King's Road, near Bristol. |
Robt. Blackborne |
Coming from Youghall, with Lord Broghill and his retinue on board, the ship struck several times on a sand called the Culver, through the mistake of the pilot in casting his tides, which will sometimes deceive the most knowing of men. Has received no damage, save removing the rudder out of its place, so that he must haul her on shore at Milford to search her. |
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Adm. Com. |
To like effect |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
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The Grantham is ready to sail, but as her captain is ill and like to die, desires orders. The Dartmouth has arrived in King's Road with Lord Broghill; being much importuned by the merchants, desires she may convoy two of their ships bound for Bordeaux and Rochelle, and bring back the Samaritan and 3 others ready laden there, who dare not venture without convoy, the danger being so great and the profit so little. There is a small vessel bound for London going with the Grantham, which can take in 20 tons of shot if they send order. |
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Capt. Valentine Tatnell, Adventure, Harwich. |
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Is ready to sail, and only waiting orders |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
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Victualling and sailing of ships named |
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Capt Peter Bowen, the Bradford, Harwich. |
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Is ready to sail, but cannot get his provisions from Ipswich; as be has sent several times to the victualler's agent, hopes they will not think him guilty of neglect of duty. Asks them to consider the burthen of his ship, her dimensions of masts, yards, rigging, and sails, equal to some frigates of the 4th rate, and grant him the same complement of men as the Fagons and Sorlings; also to send him a press warrant, having been without one all the voyage. |
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Capt. Phil. Holland, Assurance, Yarmouth Roads. |
Adm.Com. |
Has endeavoured to prosecute their orders, but though he used both mild and rigorous ways to bring the seamen in, they obscured themselves so that he could not answer expectation. Had 20 volunteers upon beat of drum, and impressed 15, which are all at present from Yarmouth, but has now got his complement; as several have not got their clothes, will have to wait for them; hopes meantime to do some more business, and will ply for Hoseley Bay. |
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Capt. Jno. King, John ketch, Harwich. |
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Is still ranging in his station, and convoying small vessels to any place thereabouts. Has not seen any of the enemies' ships, but hears there are some about Yarmouth and Sole Bay, though they have done no harm. |
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John Morris, Gravesend. |
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List of 13 of the State's ships in the Hope, with the number of men mustered on each, and of those absent. |
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Navy Comrs
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Similar list. Received their order to enter all ships into harbour victuals on their arrival, but finding a general complaint, both of officers and men, of the badness of the two months' beef and pork on board, and they threatening they would not take in any petty warrant victuals until it was changed, has forborne sending any until further order. |
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Feb. 20 |
Capt. Fras. Parke, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
Will sail to Hoseley Bay as ordered, but the ship being damaged by beating on the Scaw Reef, all her provisions and guns had to be taken out, and her ballast shifted; has had as many caulkers and carpenters at work upon her as could be employed. Has only 100 men at present mustered on the check book, but hopes to get his complement when he arrives at Spithead next week. Asks to be allowed 4 more guns to make his number 44, as also men in proportion. |
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Comr. Peter Pett, Chatham. |
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Sends a note from Phineas Pett of 270 men sent up by Vice-Adm. Goodson, and of 655, including 87 watermen, also sent up and distributed in 4 ships named at Chatham; if he can keep them to their duty for 3 or 4 days, they will dispatch those ships; in order that they may, has put all their clothes on board, and has taken away all the boats from the ships, so that they may not be able' to go on shore. Desires, if any money can be spared on Tuesday, they will order payment of Mr. Munday's bill of imprest for 500l., as there is a great want of plank, which cannot be brought in until the money is ordered. |
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Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Scarborough. |
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Notwithstanding all care used in prosecuting their orders at Newcastle, and although he applied to all the military and civil officers there for their assistance, has not obtained more than 20 men above his complement; cannot say much for the assistance of the military. As a fleet is expected in a day or two, and he may obtain some men out of them, hopes he will be pardoned for prolonging his stay for that purpose, after which he will proceed to the place ordered. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to prepare an account of what naval provisions of all sorts are now remaining in the stores at Deptford, Woolwich, and Chatham, as also at Portsmouth, Harwich, and Plymouth; also an estimate of the tonnage of several ships mentioned in a list sent, as required by an order of the Committee of Parliament for inspecting the accounts and revenue of the Commonwealth. |
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Order to make out a bill to Capt. Jno. Grymesditch for his pay as captain of the Elias |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Harwich. |
Adm. Com. |
Desires an order to Mr. Clarke to hasten down the remainder of his 4 months' provisions; will then proceed to the Downs as ordered. |
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Rear - Adm. Jno. Bourne, Richard, Downs. |
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Sends particulars of the employment of 12 ships named belonging to the Downs squadron. Two others have passed through the Downs; the Eaglet ketch, as also the one attending on the Richard, have sailed with the clothes for Dunkirk, under convoy of the Selby. |
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Capt. Rich. Country, Hind ketch, Lee Road. |
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Is attending on Capt. Kirby of the Ruby, but is short of provisions; wants tickets for several sick men on board. |
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Wm. Gardner, master of the Dragon. |
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Jno. Moore, who has been boatswain 6 years, has been ill 5 months with ague and fever, since the last voyage to the Canaries, and as be cannot proceed on the present one, recommends Thos. Jacob to succeed him. With certificate by Thos. Arkenstall that he has known Jacob from a child, and that he is honest and able. |
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Feb. 21 |
Jno. Greene, Deptford. |
Thos. Turner. |
Account of the State's ships at Deptford to be fitted out, or in rigging wages, or that have sailed, with the number of men on each. |
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Jno. Packwood, Woolwich. |
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Account of the State's ships at Woolwich, as also those that have sailed, together with the number of men on each. |
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Capt. Jno. Harman, Torrington, Hoseley Bay. |
Adm.Com. |
Waits orders. The Portsmouth, Newcastle, and Adventure are also in the bay |
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Capt. Robt. Sansum, the Portsmouth, Hoseley Bay. |
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Since leaving Spithead, hears they ordered Mr. Newberry, storekeeper at Portsmouth, to supply him with an extra quantity of gunner's stores for 10 rounds, having only 30 on board. |
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Capt. Robt. Plumleigh, Reserve, Spithead. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Sends a receipt for 50 printed tickets. Thanks for appointing his lieutenant, who, being a relative, is valued at a higher rate. Wants 20 more men and a press warrant. Has made all dispatch in fitting out, and would have sailed had not an order come to the Ordnance officers to supply him with 4 more guns and materials; on receipt thereof, will proceed to Hoseley Bay. |
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Col. Hen. Smith, Hull. |
Adm. Com. |
Hears from a master of a ship from Newcastle that Capt. Nixon of the Pearl has taken an Ostend man-of-war, and was yesterday in Kelsey Road with his prize. Capt. Bevans has not been in Humber since he received their letter for him. |
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Thos. White, Dover
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Major Kelsey. |
Arrival, refitting, and victualling of ships. Being forced to pay ready money for timber, plank, &c., neither Messrs. Whale nor Tatnell, the carpenters, having any of their own, as also to pay workmen, otherwise they would not work, intreats them to get him a supply. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs and Treasurer. |
Order for payment of the wages due to the officers and company of the Kent at Deptford |
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Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends an account of provisions required in the stores, and desires they may be hastened down, as also others formerly demanded, there being extraordinary use of them. The Adventure is constrained to go out partly unsailed, for want of canvas. |
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John Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends an account of officers absent from ships named in the Hope, the number of man mustered in each, and what stores remain to be supplied. Vice-Adm. Goodson is there, and hastening the ships to Hoseley Bay with all speed. |
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Capt. Mic. Nutton, the Norwich, Yarmouth Roads. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has just arrived with a fleet of Scotch vessels by direction of General Monk, and having to return to Leith, will take charge of 5 or 6 Scotch ships laden with wine from the Downs, and see them to Scotland. |
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Christ. Pett and 4 others. |
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Recommend Jno. Rudd, boatswain of the Augustine, for similar employment |
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Feb. 22 |
Tim. Grimbell |
Nath. Wright, or Major Rob. Thomson, Navy Comrs
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Will fit the vessel as desired, and if informed where the Admiral's ship is, will repair to her; only desires to be allowed the same as others in like cases are, viz., to be entered into pay when this letter comes to hand, to be allowed the State's victuals for 5 men and a boy, 4 months' pay down, and a warrant to clear his men from impress. |
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Capt. Jno. Taylor, Chatham. |
Navy Comrs
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Understanding that the Falcon flyboat, laden with 90 loads of compass timber and knees, as also 44,000 tree-nails for the use of the State, was lying in Portsmouth waters, and there being great want of such goods in the stores at Chatham, has prevailed with Mr. Willoughby to send them there, and desires a warrant to the storekeeper to receive them. The price is to be as it shall be found they are worth. |
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Capt. Jno. Tippetts, Portsmouth. |
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Has been lately hard put to it for ironwork, and has often spoken with and sent to Mr. Timbrell about it; he says that both his iron and credit are wrought out, and that unless he has money, he must give up, not having wherewith to furnish himself with iron, or to pay his workmen, the State now owing him over 2,000l. If he could obtain 100l. a month until the rest was paid, he might carry on the service. Much ironwork is wanted for the ships in the dock, all the old iron in the stores being used up; asks direction how the stores are to he supplied, so that the service expected may not be protracted. |
48 |
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Rich. Vinson, Plymouth. |
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Inventory of anchors, cables, ordnance, shot, and other things in the stores at Plymouth |
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Capt. Anth. Young, Deptford. |
Robt. Blackborne. |
Has all his provisions on board and only wants men. Went to Watermen's Hall, but they would not hear of shipping the men off from Tower Wharf, but promised the 100 allotted to him at Gravesend to-morrow or Friday; has ordered his lieutenant to attend with the boat to receive them. Is daily using his utmost to press men, and send them on board, and as he hopes to get manned within a week, desires leave to stay that time, as he can get them sooner on shore than on board, and will be able to settle a business relating to property left for his family; his wife being ill and subject to fits, his sudden departure may be prejudicial, Has received orders from the Vice-admiral to sail to Hoseley Bay, when fitted, and to send an account of his condition to the Commissioners. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to make out a bill to Jno. Powell, Admiralty messenger, for 50l., disbursed by him for service of the navy according to an account sent, but abating the imprest. |
51 |
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Committee for Inspecting the Accounts and Revenue. |
" and Treasurer. |
Order to make out a particular account of all debts owing for the navy to 1 Nov, last, [2 copies] |
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Feb. 23 |
Capt. Rich. Hodges, Weymouth. |
Navy Comrs
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Capt. Geo. Pley has promised that all the men shall be sent on board by to-morrow night. Sent to Bridport and other places to get more, and has 40 or 50 on board besides his company; would have sent them by the Torrington, had she not sailed before receiving their order. |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
Adm. Com. |
The captain of the Grantham, although sick and not likely to live, has gone on board, and will sail to-morrow. There are in the stores 157 tons of the shot sent from the Forest [of Dean] |
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Capt. Edm. Thomson, Expedition, Hoseley Bay. |
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Has tried to procure men at the place ordered, as also along the coast, and has got 50 to complete his complement, and 30 besides. |
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Capt. Wm. Whitehorne, the London, Downs. |
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Has sent up the prisoners in the London's ketch, and her master will attend them for orders as to their disposal. Upon coming on board, did not find sufficient men to sail the ship, and as none will enter themselves, through the report that the ship is suddenly going in, hopes means may be taken for procuring some at London, and sending them down in the ketch. Has delivered Robt. Tibbot of the Newbery into the custody of Capt. Smith. |
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Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Whereas it is of extraordinary importance that the fleet be forthwith dispatched to sea, and the commanders' absence from their ships giving encouragement to the inferior officers to take the same liberty, whereby the service is retarded;—Order to give notice to all the commanders of the fleet to repair forthwith to their charges, and not depart from on board without leave in writing from the Admiralty Commissioners, one of the Generals, or the Vice-admiral. Also to employ some of their instruments to enquire after the inferior officers, so that they do not stay longer than needs must to procure men, and get their stores on board, and to return the names of such; also to enquire what boatswains' and carpenters' stores are yet unsupplied to the fleet, and see that they are immediately dispatched. |
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Order for the speedy refitting and cleaning of the Mary prize, of 60 men and 12 guns, and the Signet and Lily frigates, of 40 men and 6 guns each, for service in the Channel. |
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Order for the cleaning and refitting the Hind ketch, on her arrival at Deptford, from attending on Vice-Adm. Goodson, she having to attend the fleet setting forth. |
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Adm. Judges, St. Sebaslian's. |
Assure them that in case John Hubbard, late master of the Greyhound of London, is released out of the prison of St. Sebastian's, on his coming home, there shall be such 5 common mariners, subjects of the King of Spain and prisoners at Plymouth, as shall be nominated by the said judges, set at liberty in exchange. Signed by Robt. Blackborne on behalf of the Commissioners. With certificate of Johanes Emans, notary public. |
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Capt. Rowl. Bevans, Convert, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Would have given Hen. More's ticket had he any, although his master much abused him at the Navy Office for giving false ones, which he never did; has sent up one for Edw. Hodges. Has been much troubled by orders for fitting the ship for 4 months, and sailing as convoy to the North Sea, but none to the victualler for provisions beyond for 6 weeks, ordered by Major Bourne. Has engaged with the victualler for 10 weeks' more, to complete the 6 weeks to 4 months, and having received them, will sail to-morrow. |
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Feb. 24 |
Robt. Grassingham, Harwich. |
Adm. Com |
The frigates that were ordered in to refit and victual are all gone out again, save 3 who will sail to-day; there are 5 already in Hoseley Bay. |
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Jno. Greene, Deptford. |
Navy Comrs
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List of 6 ships at Deptford in rigging wages, with the number of men on each, and of 2 appointed to be fitted out when the order arrives. |
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Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends the number of men mustered on 14 ships named in the Hope, with the officers then on board. Since Vice-Admiral Goodson left orders for their sailing to Hoseley Bay, many of the men who came with them have been absent, having had liberty by the officers to provide clothes. Most of the stores formerly mentioned have come down, but not 100 watermen have yet appeared. |
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Capt. Thos. Sparling, Assistance, Tilbury Hope. |
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Received order from the Vice-Admiral on the 22nd instant to use all diligence to get his ship ready to sail with him for Hoseley Bay, but has been prevented through the non-arrival of the wood, which is the first thing taken in, both in men-of-war and merchantmen, otherwise the stowage is wholly lost. All other provisions have been lying alongside since the 21st, but could not take them in. Met with the same obstruction at his last victualling at Chatham, and had not Major Bourne supplied him, must have long lain there on the same account. |
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Capt. Fras. Parke, Centurion, Spithead. |
[Robt. Blackborne.] |
Received his letter with a press warrant. Left Portsmouth on Wednesday, and will be ready to sail to-morrow for Hoseley Bay. |
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Capt. Barthol. Peartree, the Lichfield, Portsmouth. |
Adm. Com. |
His ship having been refitted, and waiting at Spithead for orders since the 16th instant, applied to Capt. Thorowgood, but he stated he had written them about it; hopes no blame will be attached to him through delay. |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
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The Centurion has sailed to Spithead, where she received the remainder of her provisions. Never had more trouble to get a ship away, and had he not employed the ordinary to work on board, she had not been dispatched; supposes Capt. Parke will now endeavour to complete his men, and get what supernumeraries he can. Thatcher, who keeps the Fountain in the town, having inveighled 6 or 8 able mariners to remain in his house until they had spent 3l., arrested and put in prison one of them, and would not clear him unless the captain gave him a ticket; he also kept the mutineers belonging to the Ruby at his house; as he is a common persuader of mariners to absent themselves, if he is removed or made an example of, others would be afraid to entertain men from their duty. The Lichfield has gone to Spithead, and the master has been several times to enquire about her captain, but he has not appeared. There are 18 vessels with corn bound along the coast that dare not put to sea, from fear of being surprised; desires a convoy may be appointed, as also that Capt. Parke may convoy a ship with cloth from St. Malo and 2 others to the Downs. |
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Feb. 24 |
Jno. Dawes, Deptford
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Adm. Com. |
Account of the remains of all sorts of provisions in their respective stores |
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Robt. Powell, Chatham. |
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Jno. Browne, Chatham Ropeyard. |
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Wm. Acworth, Woolwick. |
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Robt. Grassingham, Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
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Robt. Peacock, Portsmouth. |
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Rich. Vinson, Plymouth. |
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Has sent Capt. Hatsell an account of the naval provisions remaining in the stores at Plymouth |
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Capt. Edw. Nixon, Pearl, Whitebooth Road. |
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Gave an account of chasing an Ostend man-of-war, who escaped, being a better sailer. Since then, has chased and taken his consort, with 8 guns and 71 men, and has delivered her up to the Prize Commissioners, and the men to the Governor [of Hull]; has taken 2 guns and some ammunition out of her; will ply on his station until his 4 weeks' provisions are expended; asks orders as to cleaning and re-victualling. Had one man killed, and his sails, &c., are damaged by shot. |
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Col. Hen. Smith, Hull. |
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Capt. Nixon, commander of the Pearl, has brought in an Ostend man-of-war, which he took upon the coast on Saturday, and has delivered her to the collector of customs at Hull, who has order to secure all prize goods for the benefit of the State. He has also put 68 men and boys, besides the master and surgeon belonging to her, on shore at Holderness; the captain and surgeon, and 5 of his men, being dangerously wounded and unable to travel, have been secured at Hull, and the rest in York Gaol. |
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Capt. Sam. Sharland, Fox, Milford. |
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Having been off the ground 4 months, and having only 2 days' provisions left, has come in to tallow and revictual. There is no news of any enemies on this side of the Land's End. |
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Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends an account of the number of officers and men mustered by him on board 14 ships named in the Hope. Finds many of the men absent on leave to procure their clothes; on their return, the ships will sail for Hoseley Bay. Will send their packet to Vice-Admiral Goodson; desires an order to clear Jno. Edghill, a waterman of Gravesend, who has been impressed, as be holds a commission enclosed, and has been very active and serviceable therein. |
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Feb. 26 |
Adm. Com. |
Navy Comrs
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Order to hire another smack or ketch to attend the Naseby in the present expedition |
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Capt. Robt. Clarke, Triumph, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Went down to the Triumph to-day with such men as he had pressed, and then mustered 270, and hopes to have 300 by Monday; as all the provisions and water are shipped, desires the minister may be hastened down. As the cook has been appointed to another ship, recommends Fras. Holmes, who has acted as cook since they came from Chatham. With petition of Holmes for the place. Has served in the John and Elizabeth under Capt. Thomas, and in other ships for 10 years, received several wounds, had his elbow taken off, and his bones broken in several places in the Holland war, and being disabled for hard labour, had a pension allowed, which was taken off by Mr. Hayward at Chatham, to his great prejudice. |
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Christ. Pett and 2 others, Deptford. |
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Received their warrant for dispatching the stores to the ships lately fitted out, but have been hindered by want of provisions, being sometimes wholly without tar, pitch, oil, timber, and all sorts of ironwork, and by the delay in sending down other stores demanded from London. |
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Capt. Rich. Rooth, the Dartmouth, King's Road, near Bristol. |
Adm. Com. |
Not having received any reply to his of the 19th inst., is going to Milford, and desires order to their agent there to supply what will be necessary for repairing, cleaning, and re-victualling. |
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Thos. Shewell, Bristol. |
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Sends an account of his disbursements on the Grantham, 285l. 15s. 6d., for which he has drawn a bill on them, and desires it may be met. The Grantham has sailed for the Thames; her master and boatswain both refused to carry the shot belonging to the State. The Dartmouth has gone to Milford. |
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St. J. Stevenson, Jno. Dymock. |
Navy Comrs
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Send an account (missing) of the remains of provisions in the stores. The Centurion has sailed out of the harbour and gone into petty warrant, which will end to-morrow. She has 138 men. |
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Jno.Timbrell, Portsmouth. |
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Desired Capt. Tippetts to acquaint them of his great wants, so that he might go on in the service; has not been negligent therein, having expended all he had in furnishing the State, and there is now 2,000l. owing to him. Has taken up 600l. at interest, owes 300l. at Lichfield for iron, has stretched his credit as far as it will go, and is brought so low that he has but little iron left, and no money to pay wages. Requests they will order the speedy payment of 300l. |
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Capt. Anth. Young, Rainbow, Hope. |
Adm. Com. |
Has sent his boat with the lieutenant two or three times to the clerk of the check at Gravesend, to wait the coming of the 100 watermen and their clothes, promised by the wardens of their company, but has yet only received 10, and it is judged it will be Monday before any quantity of them will appear. Has 210 men on board, and expects a few more from London, so that if the watermen come, will do pretty well to sail to the rendezvous. If they do not appear by Tuesday, will sail without them, and make the best shift he can. Has done his best to get the men together. |
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Feb. 27 |
Jno. Morris, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Sends account of the number of men mustered yesterday on board 11 ships named, with particulars of the officers absent. There are only 86 watermen on board all the ships; 5 ships have sailed to the Hope, and 4 others have come down; the captains have promised to give notice of any stores or necessaries wanting. |
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Navy Comrs
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To the same effect. Asks for the return of Jno. Edghill's commission, sent up in his last letter, and notice whether he shall clear him from the press. |
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Capt. Thos. Fleet, Success, Gravesend. |
Adm. Com. |
Has taken in all his provisions except bread and beer; has 50 men and 38 guns, and if his boats were ready, would only have to attend to the manning of the ship. Will fall down to the Hope. |
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Capt. Anth. Rively, Brier, Gravesend. |
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Has just arrived, and desires orders |
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Capt. Chas. Thorowgood, State's Yard, Portsmouth. |
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The Centurion is dispatched, and has nearly completed her company, but cannot get any supernumeraries; if the wind present, will sail from Spithead to-morrow. No commander has yet come down to the Lichfield. |
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Capt. Jno. Lambert, Lion, Tilbury Hope. |
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The guns and carriages have come on board, the boatswain and carpenter's stores are expected; the clerk of the check will inform them what men he will want. |
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Capt. Joseph Ames, Winsby, Hope. |
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Has laboured to get all ready for sailing, and only wants 15 tuns of beer and 30 men; will then repair to the rendezvous. |
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Major N. Bourne, Deptford. |
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Knows of no neglect in dispatching the fireships, which are forward as relates to their hulls, and they might have been ready long since, if officers had been appointed and attended their duty. What has been done was by the boatswain of the yard and labourers, and until this moment, has never seen the face of any commander or officer save one; unless they are required to constantly attend, and use all diligence to procure men, and keep them close to their work, they will be behind expectation. Will lend help to carry the vessels down, and desires warrants for the boatswains, carpenters, and cooks, whose names he sends for approval, as also for their stores. |
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Jno. Browne, Harwich. |
Navy Comrs
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Sends an account of supplies issued to officers of ships since his last. Mr. Grassingham and himself have made a survey of the remainder of the stores, and will send an account next post. |
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Roger Gilford and 14 other fishermen, Rye, Sussex. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for a convoy to attend them in their mackerel fishing, there being several of the enemies' men-of-war on the coast. |
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Comr. Peter Pett, London. |
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Must return home to Chatham for 2 or 3 days to dispatch the Naseby and London; will then be ready to receive commands in reference to the present fleet, and will give an account of them from thence. Begs their remembrance of Munday's bill of imprest for 500l. The plank, lately delivered, has been bought on far dearer terms, and is not so fit for service, but the importunity of Capt. Taylor for a present supply invites him to recommend it. |
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1657–8. |
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Vol. 209. |
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Feb. 28 |
[Officers of the Yard, Deptford.] |
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Recommend Jno. Bowyer for the carpenter's place in the Maria, he having served in the Red Horse pink and in the State's yard at Deptford. |
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John Browne, Storekeeper, Harwich. |
Have received his demand for provisions wanting at Harwich, and have given order for a supply from Deptford, save the cordage, which they would have him get from Ipswich or some other adjacent parts. He is to contract for 8 or 10 tons of the sort wanted on as good terms as he can. Will sign the bills as they come to hand, to be paid ready money. |
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Geo. Roper, gunner of the Nicodemus. |
Adm. Com. |
Petition for a gunner's place in the Elias or any other ship. Delivered to Col. Kelsey a certificate from the Ordnance officers of his services in the Little Charity and other ships. Is poor, has many children, and has long waited. With certificates of Rob. Thomson, Nath. Wright, and Jno. Pearce, 27 April 1657 and 22 Feb. 1658–9. |
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Note of the entries, discharges, and some re-entries of numerous mariners, from Oct. 1656 to Feb. 1658–9, with the wages due to each, total 259l. 14s. 7d.; also of 252l. 14s. 7d. due to Richard Beckford, slopseller of London, for their clothes. |
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