Enlistment Pledge of Patrick Sweeny
Document 1797Sweeny acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
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Printed Document Signed
Description
Sweeny acknowledges that he has voluntarily enlisted to serve one year in the Marine Service, unless sooner discharged, according to the Act passed July 1st 1797 which provides a Naval Armament. The rules and articles of the Navy against mutiny and desertion have been read to him and he will be paid six dollars per month.
Date
08/28/1797
Author
Document number
1797082890001
Page start
1
Note
Includes Sweeny's pledge of allegiance, dated 8/28/10.
Notable persons
Patrick Sweeny
enemies or opposers
William MacRae
George Leib
Notable items
orders of the President
orders of the officers appointed over me