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English[en]
Beginning in 1661, boys who aspired to become officers were sent by their families to serve on ships with a "letter of service" from the crown, and were paid at the same rate as midshipmen.
French[fr]
Dès 1661, les garçons aspirant à devenir officiers sont envoyés par leur famille pour servir à bord des navires, munis d'une « lettre de service » de la Couronne, et touchent la même solde que les midshipmen.