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Naval Act of Enlistment act, 1837

 File — Box: 55x, Folder: 1
Identifier: MSC-364- File MSI 593

Scope and Contents

Two copies of an act to provide for the enlistment of boys in the naval service and to extend the term of the enlistment of seaman. Boys between 13 and 18 can enlist and serve until 21 years old. When a seaman's time in service is up, he may be returned to the United States or detained in the vessel. When the vessel returns to the United States he will be discharged. The Act was approved by the House of Representatives and the Senate on 2 March 1837.

Dates

  • Creation: 1837

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Access is open to all researchers, unless otherwise specified.

Extent

1 folder

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Naval War College Archives Repository

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US Naval War College
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Newport RI 02841 US