A declaration, whereas we have been given to understand, that several untrue and groundless reports, have been of late industriously spread among the seamen of the fleet.

The case of the captains of His Majesty's fleet humbly offer'd to the Honourable House of Commons. : It being generally believed, that the captains who have served in his Majesty's ships, during the late war with France, have been rewarded extra for their service by double pay, which on the contrary is of loss to the said captains, and a considerable summ saved to the nation.
Published: (1699)

The Case of the captains of His Majesty's fleet humbly offer'd to the honourable House of Commons. : It being generally believed, that the captains who have served in His Majesty's ships, during the late war with France, have been rewarded extra for their service by double pay, which on the contrary is of loss to the said captains, and a considerable summ saved to the nation.
Published: (1699)

Their Majesties declaration for encouragement of officers, seamen, and mariners employed in the present service
Published: (1689)

Their Majesties declaration for encouragement of officers, seamen, and mariners employed in the present service.

An account of the many frauds and abuses, which have been frequently committed in the late war with France, : and still are continued to the great prejudice, and discouragement of sea-men.
Published: (1700)

Facts which shew the necessity of establishing a regular method for the punctual, frequent and certain payment of seamen employed in the Royal Navy.
by: Massie, J. (Joseph), -1784

The sailors groans, or, A short but faithful relation of many of the horrid abuses and oppressions our English seamen lay under during the late war ... : with some proposals for increasing their pay and incouraging of them; that our fleet may be always well man'd, and in a readiness, and our seamen well used, that the King and country may be well served, &c /
by: Saylor, active 18th century
Published: (1702)

Whereas some objections have been made to the Fabricks of Greenwich[-Hospital] and prices given to the workmen there; these following observations are offered.
Published: (1695)

By the King and Queen, a proclamation. William R. Whereas we have received information, that divers seamen and mariners, : who have been hired and impressed in our service, and so belong to our ships of war, do absent themselves from our said ships, ...
Published: (1692)

As it has never been in the power of the province to pay the soldiers raised by the province their current weekly pay, divers methods have been contrived to supply the men with those necessaries on credit ...

The sea-martyrs, or, The seamen's sad lamentation for their faithful service, bad pay, and cruel usage : being a woeful relation how some of them were unmercifully put to death for pressing for their pay when their families were like to starve.
Published: (1690)

A scheme whereby His Majesty would never want a choice of able seamen on any occasion, and at the same time, save the great charge and trouble of impressing, &c.
by: Orlebar, John
Published: (1720)

A proposal for the encouragement of seamen to serve more readily in His Majesty's Navy : for preventing of desertion, supporting their wives and families, and for the easier and quieter government of His Majesty's ships.
by: Philo Nauticus

An humble representation of the seamens misery in the loss and abuse of them in their payment, and their being oftentimes extorted out of the one half of it by some, and cheated of it all by others : with the mistery of some officers and masters, humbly represented to His Majesty, and the two most honourable houses, the Lords and Commons of England in Parliament assembled ...
by: Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714
Published: (1694)

An humble representation of the seamens misery in the loss and abuse of them in their payment, and their being oftentimes extorted out of the one half of it by some, and cheated of it all by others : with the mistery of some officers and masters, humbly represented to His Majesty, and the two most honourable houses, the Lords and Commons of England in Parliament assembled ...
by: Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714
Published: (1694)

The case of divers seamen, belonging to His Majesty's Royal Navy; : and the wives of seamen, whose husbands are in His Majesty's service; together with several of the widows and others their friends, who are executors and administrators of the said seamen, with many other persons, who are their creditors.
Published: (1701)

Humble proposals for the relief, encouragement, security and happiness of the loyal, couragious seamen of England, in their lives and payment, in the service of our Most Gracious King William, and the defence of these nations : humbly presented to the two most Honourable Houses, the Lords and Commons of England, in Parliament assembled /
by: Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714
Published: (1695)

Ruin to ruin after misery to misery : being the distressed and ruined and perishing state of the loyal and faithful seamen of England, and wherein is laid down I. Their ruined state in several particulars ... IV. A proposal ... how they may be paid off all by May next ... Lastly, an humble supplication for the taking off some part of the act of Parliament concerning the poor, miserable seamens paying 6d. the month out of their wages /
by: Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714
Published: (1699)

The following paper having been much misrepresented by some persons in this city : I have thought proper to publish it, for the perusal of all my fellow-citizens ...
by: Reed, Joseph, 1741-1785

A regulation for seamen : wherein a method is humbly proposed : whereby their majesties fleet may at all times be speedily and effectually mann'd and the merchants be more readily and cheaper serv'd, without having their men at any time press'd or taken away ... /
by: Perry, John, 1670-1732

By the Queen, a proclamation. Anne R. Whereas we have received information, that divers persons who have actually been in our service as soldiers, ....
Published: (1708)

Humble proposals for the relief, encouragement, security, and happiness of the loyal,courageous seamen of England in their lives and payment in the service of our Most Gracious King William and the defence of these nations : humbly presented to the two Most Honourable Houses, the Lords and Commons of England ... /
by: Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714
Published: (1695)

Humble proposals for the relief, encouragement, security, and happiness of the loyal,courageous seamen of England in their lives and payment in the service of our Most Gracious King William and the defence of these nations : humbly presented to the two Most Honourable Houses, the Lords and Commons of England ... /
by: Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714
Published: (1695)

By His Excellency William Shirley, Esq; ... A proclamation : Whereas I have lately received advice from the Honourable Vice-Admiral Townsend, that notwithstanding his declarations, that none of the seamen belonging to the vessels of the British colonies that shall trade at Cape-Breton should be impressed into His Majesty's service ... Given at the Council-chamber in Boston, the sixteenth day of September, 1746. ...

The act for relief of the innkeepers, &c. Having been variously understood in different parts of England, it is thought expedient, for the sake of removing all doubts respecting it, either on the part of the magistrates, the troops, or the publicans, to bring under one view the explanations, and directions, that have been given thereupon by this office.
Published: (1795)

The spread of deserts /
by: McLeish, Ewan, 1950-
Published: (1991)

A declaration, whereas we are informed, that divers regiments, troops and companies have been encouraged to disperse themselves.
by: William III, King of England, 1650-1702

A declaration, whereas we are informed, that divers regiments, troops and companies have been encouraged to disperse themselves
by: William III, King of England, 1650-1702
Published: (1688)

Applicants for pensions -- rejected. Letter from the Secretary of the Navy, transmitting a list of the names of persons, who have applied for pensions, whose claims have been rejected.
Published: (1842)

Having been there /
Published: (1979)

By His Excellency, Joseph Dudley Esq. ... A proclamation, referring to mariners and seamen : ... Given under my hand at Boston the fifteenth day of August 1710. ...

Anno Regni Georgii Regis Magnæ Britanniæ, Franciæ, & Hiberniæ, primo : An act for the more easie and speedy tryal of such persons as have levied or shall levy war against His Majesty.

Great Britain's groans, or, An account of the oppression, ruin, and destruction of the loyal seamen of England in the fatal loss of their pay, health, and lives, and dreadful ruin of their families.
by: Hodges, William, Sir, 1645?-1714
Published: (1695)

The Prince of Orange's letter to the English-fleet, : and the form of prayer used in the Dutch-fleet translated from the Dutch.
by: William, III, King of England, 1650-1702
Published: (1688)

The sailors groans: or A short, but faithful relation of many of the horrid abuses and oppressions our English seamen lay under during the late war : None of them ever before made publick: With some proposals for increasing their pay, and incouraging of them; that our fleet may be always well man'd, and in a readiness, and our seamen well used, that the King and country may be well served, &c. By a Saylor. Humbly recommended to the consideration of both Houses of Parliament.
by: Saylor
Published: (1702)

An Humble address to the members of the Honourable House of Commons, &c. &c. &c : respecting the insufficiency of the present pay of the captains and commanders of His Majesty's navy.