[Richard McClain 25 Dec. 1797 —] I Richard McClain — do acknowledge that I have voluntarily inlisted myself to serve one Years in the Marine Service of the United States, unless sooner discharged; upon the terms mentioned in the Act passed the first day of July 1797 entitled, [strikethrough: Also act providing a Naval] Armament and [strikethrough: fix] the Monthly pay of [his] dollars. and that I have had read to me the rules and articles of [strikethrough: war] against mutiny and desertion, [strikethrough: and relating to the administration of justice.] WITNESS MY HAND, this 25^th day of December 1797 In the presence of Richar Kelwin I Richard McClain 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 [strikethrough: the] the Navy — Sworn before me, this 30^th day of December 1797 Richard Helbin M'Hillegas