Correspondence book, 1784 Jun-1786 Feb 4

File — Box: 1, Folder: 3

Identifier: MSC-279

Staff Only

Scope and Contents

This vellum-bound volume contains copies of orders given and received by James Hawkins Whitshed, Captain of H.M.S Rose.

Orders given:

Copies of orders to Commanding Officers designating his command over the fleet while aboard HMS Rose, 1784 Jun
Copy of order to W.M. Thomson to supply the HMS Rose with the necessary amount of water so that she may return to sea to complete orders as intended, 1784 July 5
Copy of order initiating the prevention of the illegal practice of running brandy, 1784 Jul 14
Numerous orders calling for the survey of all remaining supplies from twelve month accounts and appropriate reports filed, 1784 Sep–1785 Oct
Copy of order calling for a 21 gun salute in celebration of the anniversary of His Majesty’s coronation at one o’clock, 1784 Sep 21
Numerous orders that the ship’s surgeon examine the seamen who are ill and determine if they are fit for duty, 1784 Oct–1785 Jan
Numerous orders to discharge men who have failed the physical examination as administered by the ship’s surgeon, 1784 Oct–1785 Jan
Numerous orders to inspect and report on rigging and cables that may no longer operate safely and properly, 1784 Dec–1785 Dec
Numerous orders calling for the repairs of various vessels that were inspected and had items deemed unfit for duty, 1784 Dec–1785 Dec
Numerous orders calling of the survey of food and drinks suspected of being unfit for consumption, 1785 Jan–Aug
Copy of order calling for the prevention of running of illegal spirit, teas, and other contraband, 1785 Feb 24
Copy of order to Commanding Officer designation his command over HMS Racehorse, 1785 Jul
Copy of order instructing HMS Racehorse to ensure the safety of the fishery ships from any dangers they may face while performing their duties, 1785 Jul 27
Copy of order instructing HM Sloop to report to Sheerness for refitting, 1785 Aug 14
Copy of order calling for a 19 gun salute to mark the anniversary of H.M. coronation, 1785 Sep 21
Copy of order calling for a 21 gun salute to mark the anniversary of H.M. accession to the Crown, 1785 Oct 24
Copy of order calling for 19 gun salute to mark the anniversary of Gun Powder Treason, 1785 Nov 4

Orders received:

Order from Mark Milbanke, Vice Admiral of the Blue, C-in-C Plymouth, to execute the Seaman, Thomas Jones by hanging, at 12 a.m. 9 June, 1784, 1784 Jun 7
Order from Mark Milbanke, Vice Admiral of the Blue, C-in-C Plymouth, to discharge John Wills to Blenheim to serve out this three month prison sentence, 1784 Jun 9
Order from Mark Milbanke, Vice Admiral of the Blue, C-in-C Plymouth, to discharge Seaman Thomas Bates from the service, 1784 Jun 10
Orders for all ships that have ported in the Mediterranean Sea, instructions on quarantines on all ships, cargo, and personnel, 1784 Aug 28
Orders on how to muster those billets as to accept funds for the poor widows of commissioned Warrant Officers, 1784 Sep 7
Order to expedite the time spent in port to get HM ships back out to sea as soon as possible, 1785 Apr 1
Order to discharge Mr. Blackwood, to transmit information to the Navy Board, 1785 Jul 21
Order to take command of the HMS Racehorse, in order to eliminate the illegal trade of brandy and other goods, 1785 Feb 2
Order to carry out punishment of Seaman Stewart on Saturday, 19 November, at 11 o’clock a.m., 1785 Nov 18
Order to discharge Midshipmen Burrowes, 1785 Nov 23
Order to return with ship to Plymouth, for the decommissioning of the HMS Rose, 1786 Feb 6