Enlistment Pledge of John Hamfield
Document 1797Hamfield 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
Hamfield 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
09/19/1797
Author
Document number
1797091990001
Page start
1
Note
Includes Hamfield's pledge of allegiance, dated 10/28/1797.
Notable persons
John Hamfield
George Leib
William MacRea
enemies or opposers
George Gillaspy
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