The merit of statesmen is commonly estimated by the share which they take in great political measures, and by the degree in which their talents in debate and experience in council appear to promote the general cause in which they are engaged
1800
L2016F122 1800?
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Title
The merit of statesmen is commonly estimated by the share which they take in great political measures, and by the degree in which their talents in debate and experience in council appear to promote the general cause in which they are engaged
Published
London : Printed by A. Strahan ..., [1800?]
Description
27, [1] p. ; 31 cm. (fol.)
Call Number
L2016F122 1800?
System Control No.
(OCoLC)316391441
Note
Caption title.
Imprint from colophon.
"Navy Pay Office, London, 17th November 1800"--p. 8.
Signatures: A-G2.
Tribute to Henry Dundas, viscount Melville, and his successful achievements as treasurer of the British navy, especially in promoting legislation supporting fair wages for seamen and officers.
Bound in red morocco with richly gilt decorative borders on both covers.
Contents: The merit of statesmen is commonly estimated by the share which they take in great political measures ... -- No. I. Letter signed by Henry Dundas, London, Navy Pay Office, 1st August 1792 -- No. II. General abstract of the acts of Parliament now in force relating to the payment of the wages of petty officers and seamen, non-commissioned officers of marines, and marines, serving in the Royal Navy of Great Britain -- No. III. Abstract of an act of Parliament, made in the 35th year of the reign of King George the Third, intituled, An act to enable petty officers in the navy, and seamen, non-commissioned officers of marines, and marines, serving in His Majesty's navy, to allot part of their pay for the maintenance of their wives and families -- No. IV. Abstract of an act of Parliament, made in the 35th year of the reign of King George the Third, intituled, An act for establishing a more easy and expeditious method for the punctual and frequent payment of the wages and pay of certain officers belonging to His Majesty's navy.
Ms. inscription on front free endpaper: "From the author."
Imprint from colophon.
"Navy Pay Office, London, 17th November 1800"--p. 8.
Signatures: A-G2.
Tribute to Henry Dundas, viscount Melville, and his successful achievements as treasurer of the British navy, especially in promoting legislation supporting fair wages for seamen and officers.
Bound in red morocco with richly gilt decorative borders on both covers.
Contents: The merit of statesmen is commonly estimated by the share which they take in great political measures ... -- No. I. Letter signed by Henry Dundas, London, Navy Pay Office, 1st August 1792 -- No. II. General abstract of the acts of Parliament now in force relating to the payment of the wages of petty officers and seamen, non-commissioned officers of marines, and marines, serving in the Royal Navy of Great Britain -- No. III. Abstract of an act of Parliament, made in the 35th year of the reign of King George the Third, intituled, An act to enable petty officers in the navy, and seamen, non-commissioned officers of marines, and marines, serving in His Majesty's navy, to allot part of their pay for the maintenance of their wives and families -- No. IV. Abstract of an act of Parliament, made in the 35th year of the reign of King George the Third, intituled, An act for establishing a more easy and expeditious method for the punctual and frequent payment of the wages and pay of certain officers belonging to His Majesty's navy.
Ms. inscription on front free endpaper: "From the author."
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