U.S. Frigate United States
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Document dated 6 July 1798, signed by Joseph Tatlow. |
Edward Barry, John Robinson, John
Ellis, John Smith, John Reynolds, Whitford Hudson Hanse Andrews [and] Benjamin Rogers being duly appointed Seaman on board the Frigate United States John Barry do solemnly swear to bear true allegiance to the United States of America, and to serve them honestly and faithfully against all their enemies or opposers whomsoever; and to observe and obey the orders of the President of the United States of America, and the orders of the officers appointed over me, and in all things to confirm myself, to the rules and regulations which now are or hereafter may be directed, and to the articles of war which may be enacted by Congress, for the better government of the navy of the United States - and that I will support the constitution of the United States. Sworn before me one of the Justices of the Peace of Newcastle County in the District of Delaware on 6th of July 1798. Joseph Tatlow |
