Statement of enlistment into the United States Army
Document 1792Enlistment document of Andrew Blad, who voluntarily enlisted in Regiment commanded by James Collins.
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I Robert Sutherland do acknowledge to have voluntarily inlisted myself [as] a Soldier in the Regiment commanded by James Collins in the service of the UNITED STATES, for the period of three [years, unless sooner discharged; upon the] terms mentioned in the act, intitled, "An act for regulating the military establishment of the United States," passed the thirtieth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and ninety. And that I have had read unto me the rules and articles of war against mutiny and desertion, and relative to the administration of justice.
Witness my hand, this fourth day of February 1792 Robert Sutherland
In the presence of
Dan. Green
Daniel Lebo
I Robert Sutherland do solemnly swear to bear true allegiance to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, and to serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whomsoever; and to observe and obey the orders of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, and the orders of the Officers appointed over me, according to the articles of war. Robert Sutherland
Sworn before me, this
fourth day of February 179 2
[signature]
I Andrew Blad do acknowledge to have voluntarily inlisted myself as a [undecipherable] in the Regiment commanded by James Collins Capt in the [undecipherable] of the UNITED STATES, [for the period] of three [years, unless sooner] discharged; upon the terms mentioned in the act, enti[tled,] [An] act for regulating the military establishment of the United [States,] passed the thirtieth day of April, one thousand seven hundred and [ninety.] And that I have had read unto me the rules and articles of [war] against mutiny and desertion, and relative to the administration of justice.
Witness my hand, this 15th day of February 1792 Andrew his + Blad mark
In the presence of
George Shoemaker
Philip Bartlet
I Andrew Blad do solemnly swear to bear true allegiance to the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, and to serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whomsoever; and to observe and obey the orders of the PRESIDENT of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, and the orders of the Officers appointed over me, according to the articles of war. Andrews his + Blad mark
Sworn before me, this
15 day of February 1792
[signature]
Type
Printed Document Signed
Description
Enlistment document of Andrew Blad, who voluntarily enlisted in Regiment commanded by James Collins.
Date
02/15/1792
Author
Document number
1792021590001
Page start
4
Note
Enclosed in Sutherland, 02/04/1792.
Notable persons
Andrew Blad
George Shoemaker
Philip Barlet
James Collins
Notable items
enlistment document

