Received Philad.^a 20^th August 1797 of William [undecipherable: probable reading "MacMid"] — Two dollars. to be deducted out of my Pay — Saml. Munro [Saml. Munroe — 20^th August 1797] I Samuel Munroe —— do acknowledge that I have voluntarily inlisted myself to serve one Years in the in Marine Service —— of the United States, unless sooner discharged; upon the terms mentioned in the Act passed the first day of July 1797 entitled, An Act Providing a Naval Armament and at the pay of Two dollars p Month —— and that I have had read to me the rules and articles of [strikethrough: war] the Navy against mutiny and desertion, [strikethrough: and in relation to the administration of justice] WITNESS MY HAND, this 20^th day of August. 1797 Saml. Munro In the presence of I Samuel Munroe 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 rules and articles of [strikethrough: war.] the Navy —— Sworn before me, this 25 day of August 1797. Nath. Clarkson Aldermen Saml. Munro