The seamens case with respest [sic] to their service in the navy: wherein divers hardships which they undergo are truly stated, and humbly presented to his Majesty and both houses of Parliament. By John Dennis, Philo Patriæ.

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Title: The seamens case with respest [sic] to their service in the navy: wherein divers hardships which they undergo are truly stated, and humbly presented to his Majesty and both houses of Parliament. By John Dennis, Philo Patriæ.
Author: Dennis, John, 1657-1734.
Publication: [London? :: s.n.,; 1699?]
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Subject terms: England and Wales. -- Royal Navy -- Early works to 1800.
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The Eighth (tho not a positive) GRIEVANCE.

Yet as Matter worthy Consideration, I shall hint something touching the smallness of the able Seamen's Pay, and would not omit the Gunners, Boatswains, and Carpenters herein.

As for the able Seamen's Pay, it is 24 s. per Month, the Deduction from the Registred Seamen's 1 s. and from those that are not Registred 1 s. 6 d. per Month, so that their Pay is but 22 s. and 6 d. The Warrant-Officers before-mentioned, have Pay according to the respective Rates they are in.

If Encouragement be a proper Means to excite to Valour and Diligence in the performance of Duty, as is the receiv'd Opinion of this Govern∣ment, evidenced by doubling the Commission, (and some of the Warrant) Officers Pay, with other Encouragements.

And unless the Common Seamen and Warrant-Officers above-mentioned, are by some other Motive so diligent or valourous that they need no such Encouragement, or their Service or Trust so small that they deserve none: It is worthy of Consideration whether they ought not to have an addition to their Pay; especially considering the dearness of Provision, now beyond what it has been in times past.