L29/695a/20

Henry John Rous, 'Pique' to Auckland Discusses the restrictions on sailors making allotments to their families. He reports the majority of sailors are in debt to the Government on joining the navy, due to buying their uniform and kit. Provides details of the cost of clothes for ordinary seamen. Suggests the Government should lower the cost of clothing.

29 Dec 1834

From: 1834 To: 1834

English

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Lucas,
Weddell, Thomas Philip (2nd Earl de Grey of Wrest),
Rous, Henry John,
Eden, George (1st Earl of Auckland)

First Lord of the Admiralty, sailors, FAMILY, , clothing, seaman