Enlistment Pledge of Hamilton Lowry
Document 1797Lowry 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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Document Signed
Description
Lowry 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
10/30/1797
Author
Document number
1797103090001
Page start
1
Note
Includes Lowry's pledge of allegiance, dated 10/31/10.
Notable persons
Hamilton Lowry
George Leib
William MacRea
enemies or opposers
Notable locations
Philadelphia
Notable items
orders of the President
orders of officers appointed over me