In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board

Captain Munden, C-in-C at the Nore, has informed us that if Provisions are not sent to them in a few days, they will be in need of all Species, especially Beer and Bread.
We direct you to give Orders to the Victualling Commissioners to take the best care they can immediately to supply the said Ships.
We have also considered your letter of the 23rd inst; in which you give us an account of a great need of Money for paying off the Fleet, to answer the Course of the Navy, and for fitting the Fleet for the next Summer's Service .
We direct you to cause the Navy Treasurer to solicit the Treasury Lords for Money for these services.

Record Details

Item reference: ADM/A/1837/279
Catalogue Section: Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy
Level: PAGE
Date made: 1696-12-24
Creator: Cornwallis, Charles; Rooke, George Houblon, John
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London
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