The Freeman's Journal (NH Gazette), Portsmouth, N.H., July 26, 1777.
ENCOURAGEMENT FOR SEAMEN
Whereas the seamen of these States have for some time past been discouraged from entering into
the navy, by thinking they have hitherto been unfairly dealt with in respect of
prize money, and the regular payment of wages: Therefore, to remove all cause
of future complaint, I will be answerable to every person who may enter to serve
under my command, for the punctual and regular payment of wages. And I will also,
with the consent and approbation of officers and men, appoint an agent for the
prizes, whose duty it shall be to see the captors part sold to the best advantage,
and to make punctual, just and regular payments to every person concern'd.
Every seaman in the navy is entitled to eight dollars per month wages, with an advance of
forty dollars at entry on board. Every marine or landsman is entitled to six dollars
& two thirds per month wages, with an advance of twenty dollars at entry on
board. Every private person, who may loose a limb or be disabled in engagement,
will receive two hundred dollars smart money; if kill'd, his wife or family will
receive it. Every person, who may be disabled in engagement, will receive half
pay during life or an allowance proportioned to the injury sustained. The pay
is extended to persons in captivity, provided they return to the service as soon
as possible. The captors share one half of all merchant ships, and of all effects
taken by sea or land, without resistance; they share the whole of all ships of
war, & of all privateers authorized by his Britannic Majesty to war against
these States. They will also receive a bounty of twenty dollars for every carriage
gun then mounted, and of eight dollars per head for every man then on board and
belonging to such prizes. There are ten shares set apart for the most deserving,
with various Advantages, grounded upon resolves of Congress. Persons of abilities
will be promoted in proportion to their diligence and merit;-and no equal encouragement
can be given in privateers.
The Continental Ship of war Ranger at Portsmouth under my command is in readiness for sea. Such persons
as think proper to enter, are requested to apply on board, or at the Ship's rendezvous
where they will receive further information.
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Whereas the seamen of these States have for some time past been discouraged from entering into
the navy, by thinking they have hitherto been unfairly dealt with in respect of
prize money, and the regular payment of wages: Therefore, to remove all cause
of future complaint, I will be answerable to every person who may enter to serve
under my command, for the punctual and regular payment of wages. And I will also,
with the consent and approbation of officers and men, appoint an agent for the
prizes, whose duty it shall be to see the captors part sold to the best advantage,
and to make punctual, just and regular payments to every person concern'd.
