Note 77 — CHAP. XXXII. NAVAL LEGISLATION HALF A CENTURY AGO.
Reading edition
In February, 1811, I pointed out to the House of Commons the monstrous fact that 107 ships of the line were in commission to watch 23! (Hansard, vol. xv.)
Reading edition
In February, 1811, I pointed out to the House of Commons the monstrous fact that 107 ships of the line were in commission to watch 23! (Hansard, vol. xv.)