Enlistment Pledge of Robert Kairns
Document 1798Kairns 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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Description
Kairns 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
04/10/1798
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Document number
1798041090001
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1
Note
Includes Kairns' pledge of allegiance, dated 4/20/1798.
Notable persons
Robert Kairns
John Grover
enemies of opposers
Notable items
orders of the President
orders of the officers appointed over me