Dockyard Politics and Patronage is a collection of memoranda compiled by the Dockyard Committee in 1854. The book is a comprehensive account of the political and patronage practices that were prevalent in the dockyards of England during the 19th century. The memoranda provide an in-depth analysis of the various aspects of the dockyard system, including the appointment of officers, the allocation of contracts, and the management of funds. The book also sheds light on the corrupt practices that were rampant in the dockyards, such as nepotism, favoritism, and bribery. The authors of the memoranda provide a detailed account of the various cases of corruption and malpractice that they had encountered during their investigations. The book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history of the dockyards of England and the political and patronage practices that were prevalent during that time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.