6, 1790, this practice was
also discontinued by the Board, who ordered that in case any such
vessels were so employed at the different ports, the commanders were
to deliver them up "with their tackle, apparel, and furniture," to the
Collector and Controller of Customs.

We referred some time back to the fact that these Revenue cruisers at
times were mobilised for war, and also that to them were granted
Letters of Marque. In this connection there is to be noted an
interesting warrant, under the King's sign-manual, dated June 11,
1795, which reads:--

"Whereas the Commissioners of our Treasury have represented unto
us that the cutters in the service of our Revenues of Customs have
captured several Ships and Vessels belonging to the enemy, and
have recommended it unto us to issue our warrant to grant the
proceeds of the Prizes that have been or shall be taken by the
cutters in the service of our Customs, granted to the cutters
capturing such prizes respectively, and the expenses of the
proceedings, in regard thereto, among officers and crews of the
vessels in the search of our Customs, who made the said captures,
together with the head-money, in all cases where head-money is or
may be due by law....

"Our will and pleasure is that the proceeds of all such Prizes as
have been or shall be taken from the enemy in the course of the
present war, by the cutters in the service of our Revenue of
Customs, after deducting all expenses of the Letters of Marque
granted to the cutters capturing such Prizes respectively, and the
expenses of the proceedings in regard thereto, together with the
head-money in all cases where head-money is or may be due by law,
shall be distributed in the manner following; that is to say":--

The Commander 14/32 ds.
Mate 7/32 ds.

Deputed Mariner, or deputed } 3/32 ds., exclusive of their
mariners if more than one } shares as Mariners.

Other Mariners 8/32 ds.

If there is no deputed Mariner,
The Commander 1/2
The Mate 1/4
Mariners 1/4

It may be mentioned, in passing, that a "deputed" mariner was one who
held a deputation from the Customs Board. Another warrant, similar to
the above, and to the same effect, was issued on July 4, of that
memorable year 1805. In July of 1797, the Customs Commissione