Author: Various Authors
Title: Message from the President of the United States, Transmitting a Report of the Secretary of State, in Response to a Senate Resolution of January 5, 1883, Oon the Subject of Shipment and Discharge of Seamen, Etc. 47th Congress, 2d Session. Ex. Doc. No. 57
Description: Washington DC, No Publisher, 1883. Disbound. Disbound pamphlet. 40pp. A collection of correspondance from various consuls around the world, including Singapore, Hull England and other locations, discussing the problems associated with sailors, American and of other nationalities, either being discharged or deserting their ships, including problems with crime, drunkeness, and unscrupulous ship captains who discharge sailors in favor of cheaper labor. Also discussed are pay rates for various positions on ships, etc. In VERY GOOD condition. Light toning to the paper. Minor creasing along the spine, with a few binding holes present. Very Good .

Keywords: Noisbn American Seamen Maritime History


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