On and after March 1, 1908 the classification and pay of mess attendants in the Navy who are citizens of the United States shall be as follows:

Per month.
Mess attendants, first class........................................................................... $30.00
Mess attendants, second class...................................................................... 25.00
Mess attendants, third class.......................................................................... 20.00


On and after March 1, 1908, all stewards and cooks in the messman branch who are citizens of the United States and who hold, or may receive, certificates of qualification as stewards or cooks, shall receive $5 per month additional to the pay of their rating while holding such certificate, such additional pay to be of a permanent character as regular pay.

Signature of Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt.

The White House,

January 28, 1908.


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