Chelsea Hospital

a noble edifice which was built by Charles the 2d of England on his restoration, and afterwards improved by his succe or James the 2d. Non-commi ioned officers and private men, who have been wounded or maimed in the service, are entitled to the benefit of this hospital. There are in and out-pensioners belonging to the establishment, and the provisions of it extend to the militia under the following restrictions: serjeants who have served fifteen years, and corporals or drummers who have served twenty, may be recommended to the bounty. Serjeants on the establishment may likewise receive that allowance, with their pay in the militia. But serjeants who have been appointed subsequent to the pa ing of the 26th of George the 3d, are not entitled to it under twenty years service.