Box 1

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,...