Taggert Of The Marines
Novel by
David Ekardt
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Novel by
David Ekardt |
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"Where then can
he have such a fair opportunity, reaping Glory and Riches in the Continental
Marines, a Corps daily acquiring new Honors and here, once embarked in American
Fleet, he finds himself in the midst of Honor and Glory, surrounded by a set of
fine fellows, Strangers to Fear, and who strike Terror through the Hearts of
their Enemies wherever they go!" The First Marine Recruiting Poster
Great Encouragement American Revolution What a Brilliant
Prospect does this Event Present to every Lad of Spirit who is inclined to The Continental Marines When Every thing that swims the Seas must be a PRIZE! Thousands are at this moment endeavoring to get on Board Privateers where they will serve without pay or reward of any kind whatsoever, so certain does their chance appear of enriching themselves by PRIZE MONEY! What an enviable Station then must the CONTINENTAL MARINE hold,--who with far superior advantages to these, has the additional benefit of liberal Pay, and plenty of the best provisions, with a good and well appointed Ship under him, the Pride and Glory of the Continental Navy; surely every Man of Spirit must blush to remain at Home in Inactivity and Indolence when his Country needs his Assistance. Where then can he have such a fair opportunity, reaping Glory and Riches in the Continental Marines, a Corps daily acquiring new Honors and here, once embarked in American Fleet, he finds himself in the midst of Honor and Glory, surrounded by a set of fine fellows, Strangers to Fear, and who strike Terror through the Hearts of their Enemies wherever they go! He likewise the inspiring idea to know, that while he sails the Ocean to protect the Liberty of these states, that the Thanks and good Wishes of the whole American people shall send him forth on his mission and participate in his Glory. Lose no Time, then my Fine Fellows, in embracing the glorious Opportunity that awaits you: YOU WILL RECEIVE SEVENTEEN DOLLARS BOUNTY. And at your arrival at Head Quarters be comfortably and genteely CLOTHED. And spirited young BOYS, of a promising Appearance, who are Five Feet Six Inches High, will receive TEN DOLLARS, and equal advantage of PROVISIONS and CLOTHING with the Men. And those who wish only to enlist for a limited Service, shall receive a Bounty of SEVEN DOLLARS, and Boys FIVE. In fact, the Advantages which the Marine receives are too Numerous to mention here, but among the many, it may not be amiss to state-- that if he has a WIFE or aged PARENT, he can make them an Allotment of half his PAY which will be regularly paid without any Trouble to them, or to whomever he may direct, that being well Fed and Clothed on Board Ship, the remainder of his PAY and PRIZE MONEY will be placed in Reserve for the Relief of his Family or his own private Purposes. The Single Young Man, on his Return to Port, finds himself compelled to cut a Dash On Shore, with his GIRL and his GLASS, that might be envied by a Nobleman. Take Courage then, seize the Fortune that awaits you, repair to the MARINE RENDEZVOUS, where on a FLOWING BOWL of PUNCH, on Three Times Three, you shall drink. Long Live the United States and Success to the Marines The Daily Allowance of a Marine
when embarked is One Pound of BEEF or PORK. One Pound of BREAD. Flour, Raisins,
Butter, Cheese, Oatmeal, Desiring Greater Particulars, and a more full account of the many Advantages of this Invaluable Corps, apply to CAPTAIN MULLAN at TUN TAVERN, where the bringer of a Recruit will receive THREE DOLLARS.
January, 1776 Order Taggert of the Marines at WWW.ROSEDOGBOOKS.COM
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