In-letters and orders received by the Navy Board
We direct you to cause the Brigantines SHARK, DILIGENCE, and DISCOVERY to be cleaned and put into a condition for Sea with all dispatch, and victualled for three months each for Channel Service, or as much as they can conveniently stow.
In answer to your letter of March 29th concerning their Majesties' Fleet, we inform you that the first and second Rates are ordered to sail from the Nore the first wind, and the Fleet is to rendezvous in the Downs.
You are to direct the Comptroller of the Navy to proceed there in Company with them, in order to pay them on arrival there.
The Earl of Danby having proposed building the eighty Gun ship with three decks, we are sending enclosed an extract from his letter in relation thereto, and direct you consider it, and report to this Board your opinion of what should be done.
In answer to your letter of March 29th concerning their Majesties' Fleet, we inform you that the first and second Rates are ordered to sail from the Nore the first wind, and the Fleet is to rendezvous in the Downs.
You are to direct the Comptroller of the Navy to proceed there in Company with them, in order to pay them on arrival there.
The Earl of Danby having proposed building the eighty Gun ship with three decks, we are sending enclosed an extract from his letter in relation thereto, and direct you consider it, and report to this Board your opinion of what should be done.
Record Details
| Item reference: | ADM/A/1806/5 |
|---|---|
| Catalogue Section: | Public records: records of the central administration of the Royal Navy and the Merchant Navy |
| Level: | PAGE |
| Extent: | 1 page |
| Date made: | 1694-04-02 |
| Creator: | Cary, Anthony; Lowther, John |
| Credit: | © Crown copyright. National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |