It is agreed between the master, seamen and mariners of the [blank] : whereof [blank] is master, now bound from the port of Newport, Rhode-Island, to [blank] and from thence to [blank] that in consideration of the monthly or other wages, against each respective seaman and mariner's name hereunder set, they severally shall and will perform the above-mentioned voyage. And the said master doth hereby agree with, and hire the said seamen and mariners for the said voyage, at such monthly wages, to be paid pursuant to the laws of Great-Britain. ... / :