By the paymaster of pensions from the Royal Hospital, for Seamen, &c. at Greenwich : these are to certify, that ... is an out-pensioner of the said hospital, at ... pounds ... shillings per annum, to commence from the date thereof. by virtue of the Act of the 55th George the Third ...

Vellum certificate entitling the bearer (as stated in manuscript) to an annual pension of a certain amount (in manuscript) paid by the Royal Hospital for Seamen at Greenwich following a period of service (stated in manuscript) in the British navy. This copy was issued to Thomas Capes on 31 August 1815, following a period of service of 20 years and 12 months.