Enlistment Pledge of David Umen

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Type

Printed Document Signed

Description

Umen 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

04/19/1798

Document number

1798041990001

Page start

1

Note

Includes Umen's pledge of allegiance, dated 4/20/1798

Notable persons

David Umen
John Grover
enemies of opposers

Notable items

orders of the President
orders of the officers appointed over me