Enlistment Pledge of John Casely
Document 1797Casely 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
Casely 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
09/05/1797
Author
Document number
1797090590001
Page start
1
Note
Includes Casely's pledge of allegiance, dated 10/28/1797.
Notable persons
John Casely
John Lockwood
William MacRea
George Leib
Thomas Mullowny, Witness
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