Enlistment Pledge of George Reardon

Item

Type

Printed Document Signed

Title

Enlistment Pledge of George Reardon

Description

Reardon 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.

year created

1797

month created

08

day created

01

in image

note

Includes pledge of allegiance, signed 8/24/1797.

notable person/group

George Reardon
enemies of opposers

notable item/thing

orders of the President
orders of officers appointed over me

document number

1797080190001

page start

1

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Document instances

In image In source Location in source
[view document] (2 pages) XJZ48 (2 pages) Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection NR

Document names

Type Name Location Notes
Author George Reardon [unknown] [n/a]