2009-04
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/31/2009
Two Government imprints, "Surgeons of the Navy. Memorial of the Surgeons of the Navy of the United States, Washington, 1828, 8pp., 8-1/2" x 5-1/2," fine. In glowing language, the Navy surgeons are requesting several alterations to the 1799 laws which set their salaries and qualifications citing the increases in occupational risks, cost of education, and cost of living. ... plus "Navy of the United States. Memorial of the Lieutenants of the Navy of the United States, Washington, 1828, 8pp., 8-1/2" x 5-1/2," fine. Similar requests as above except this one compares Navy salaries with Army equivalents.
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