Enlistment Pledge of James Whiton
Item
Type
Printed Document Signed
Title
Enlistment Pledge of James Whiton
Description
Whiton 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
12
day created
28
author
in collection
in image
note
Includes Whiton's pledge of allegiance, dated 12/30/1797.
notable person/group
James Whiton
A. Hillegas
enemies or opposers
notable item/thing
orders of the President
orders of the officers appointed over me
document number
1797122890001
page start
1
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJZ54 (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NR |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | James Whiton | [unknown] | [n/a] |