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Andrew Abbott

Pay Record 1838

Front

Abbott, Andrew Pay record 1838_front

The Bearer, Andrew Abbott was duly entered by me on the 29th day of Sep 1838 as a O[rdinary] Sea[man] in the NAVY OF THE UNITED STATES; and has received 30 dollars, as advanced wages. His Monthly Pay is 10 dollars. Leave of absence expires on the 29th of September

 [?] Armstrong Recruiting Officer.
[writing illegible]

Received, the above named Andrew Abbott on board the U. S. Receiving Ship the Columbus this 29th day of September he having been found, upon due examination, to be fit for service; and to be provided with proper clothing, and otherwise well treated by his surety.

Navy Yard, Charlestown,

Sept. 29th 1838                          MMontgomery               Commanding Officer

 

The above named Andrew Abbott has been duly entered upon the books of this ship; and charged with thirty dollars; the amount of his advanced wages.

U.S.  Receiving Ship Columbus

this 29 day of Septr 1838.

[signature illegible]

For  [S.P.?] Todd Purser

Back

Abbott, Andrew Pay record 1838_back

[Left Side Vertical]

A. Abbott

of

29 Sep 1838

 

[Left Side Bottom]

[Pafs?] 29th [Seps?]

BR [signature illegible]

 

[Right Side Vertical]

[?] [xc?] Examined

and found Correct

Wm Ronkendorff

off [illegible]

[END]

Published: Mon Feb 01 08:25:58 EST 2016