Enlistment Pledge of Mathias King
Document 1798King 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
King 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
03/09/1798
Author
Document number
1798030990001
Page start
1
Note
Includes King's pledge of allegiance, dated 3/9/1798.
Notable persons
Mathias King
George Leib
Edward Wyer
enemies or opposers
Notable items
orders of the President
orders of the officers appointed over me