I Robert Haun —— do acknowledge that I have voluntarily inlisted myself to serve one Year in the Marine Service —— of the United States, unless sooner discharged; upon the terms mentioned in the Act passed the fifth day of July 1797 entitled, An act providing a naval Armament and at the pay of ten dollars [p]er Mo^nths and that I have had read to me the rules and articles of [the Navy] against mutiny and desertion, and relative to the administration of justice. WITNESS MY HAND, this 24^th day of August 1797 Robert haun In the presence of I Robert Haun 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 [the] the Navy —— Sworn before me, this 24^th day of August 1797 Robert haun Mouhblarkson Alderman [reverse:] Received Philad^a 24 August 1797 of William Mountrea Two dollars to be deducted out of my pay —— Robert haun [endorsement, rotated:] Robert Haun / 24 August 1797