The Lords Commissioners of the Treasury are informed that there is in the hands of the Navy Treasurer the sum of one thousand seven hundred and sixty one pounds two shillings and sixpence of the money arising from one third of Prizes taken by their Majesties' Ships of War.
Their Lordships direct you to make out Bills to the Treasury, according to the method and course of your Office, for paying over this sum to the Commissioners of Sick and Wounded, to be applied by them for relief of sick and wounded Mariners and Seamen, and the widows and children, and impotent parents, of persons slain in their Majesties' service, pursuant to the Act of Parliament on that behalf.