Enlistment Pledge of Frederick Myers
Item
Type
Printed Document Signed
Title
Enlistment Pledge of Frederick Myers
Description
Myers 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
20
author
in collection
in image
note
Includes pledge of allegiance by Myers, dated 10/28/1797.
notable person/group
Frederick Myers
enemies or opposers
notable item/thing
orders of the President
orders of the officers appointed over me
document number
1797082090201
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJZ46 (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NR |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Frederick Myers | [unknown] | [n/a] |