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Observations on the Diseases of Seamen

Note 85 — CHAP. III.

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He makes the following computation of the additional expence for each man in some of the articles that have been mentioned:

£. s. d.

For 3 handkerchiefs, at 1s. 6d. 0 4 6

For 12 pounds of sope, at 6d. 0 6 0

For 1 knife, at 1s. 0 1 0

For 1 pair of buckles, at 9d. 0 0 9

0 12 3

Suppose 3 shirts a year, the difference 0 2 3

Suppose 3 pair of trowsers, ditto 0 2 3

Suppose 1 milled cap 0 2 0

Total £. 0 18 9

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