Enlistment Pledge of Richard McClain
Document 1797McClain 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
McClain 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
12/25/1797
Author
Document number
1797122590001
Page start
1
Note
Includes McClain's pledge of allegiance, dated 12/30/1797.
Notable persons
Richard McClain
M. Hillegas
enemies or opposers
Notable items
orders of the President
orders of the officers appointed over me