1. Ardent spirits--midshipmen: letter from the Secretary of the Navy, transmitting opinions of surgeons of the navy, in relation to allowing to the midshipmen of the navy of the United States, ardent spirits as a part of their rations Author(s): United States. Navy Department. Publication: [Washington, D.C.? : s.n., 1830?] Subject(s): Military Personnel -- legislation & jurisprudenceAlcohol Drinking -- adverse effectsSalaries and Fringe BenefitsUnited States