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JOHN CALBANAN, proves that he was Qualified, before me, in June 1777.
JOHN CLAZER (his mark), proves that he was Quali- fied before me in Sept. 1777.
MICHAEL GITTS, proves that he was qualified before me in June 1777.
15, THOMAS BOOKER, proves that he was qualified in June 1777.
PHILIP HOFFER, do. do.
MATTHIAS WEISS, do. do.
16, THOMAS WADE (his mark).
MICHAEL CANER, proves that he was qualified in July 1777, swore allegiance to the Brittish, and now renounces the same.
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1778.
Oct. 17, THOMAS DICKSON, Cutter, renewed his certificate, 27th Augt. 1777. No. 849.
JOHN CROOK, proves that he was qualified in June 1777.
19, CHRISTIAN DAME, proves to have taken the test June 30th 1777.
JOHN FORSTER (his mark), Farmer.
C. MARTIN FORSTER (his mark).
ROBERT ROBSON (his mark), Mariner, a Brittish Prisoner.
DAVID TAGGART.
20, WILLIAM ARMSTRONG, of Philadelphia County, Major. Copy from Original June 30, 1777. No. 327.
21, JOHN RIDDLE, State Officer. Copy from Original June 30, 1777.
25, JOHN HIGNET KEELING.
JOHN CAMPBELL, proves taking the test in July 1777.
Nov. 2, WILLIAM WILSON.
CHARLES RITTER, proves to have taken the Oath before me in June 1777, was constrained to swear allegiance to the Brittish, which he hath now re- nounced.
ANDREW Doz, late an Inhabitant of Jersey, where he took the Oath, as required by the law of that state.
MICHAEL GRATZ, late residing in Virginia, where he took the Oath to that state.
HEINRICH KIMHEL.
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1778.
Nov. 7, JACOB MAUR, proves to have taken the test in June 1777.
WILLIAM STANLEY, schoolmaster, took the test in June 1777.
9, SHEWBART ARMITAGE.
10, PETER DE HAVEN, of Philada., Gentleman, produces his Certificate taken of me, 26th June 1777.
13, ISAAC HAYES, Blockley.
14, MICHAEL SCHMYSER, a prisoner lately exchanged.
16, SAMUEL HUMPHREYS, took the test in 1777.
17, JOHANN GEORGE DEGENHART, a Hessian Deserter.
18, RICHARD LUDGATE (his mark).
19, ALEXANDER TOD, took the Oath before me, June 1777.
25, JOHN STONEMAN, Bensalem, took the test in 1777, of Col. Kirkbride. Sworn.
26, FREDERICK LINT, took the Oath in June 1777, was constrained to Brittish Allegiance, which he now hath renounced & renewed the former.
BENJAMIN CHAPMAN JUNR. Affirmed.
FRIEDERICH ERMANBERGER.
MARTIN PIERIE.
27, GEORGE STOUTE, Northern Liberties, took the test in June 1777.
JOHN LINNIBERGER (his mark). HEINRICH KATZ, Whitemarsh.
28, GEORGE PEISS, Passiunk. GODFREY SHISLER, do. JOHN WHITE, do.
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1778.
Nov. 30, MICHAEL SHIVER (his mark), proves to have taken the test of me, in June 1777.
GEORGE SHAW, proves to have taken the test of me in 1777.
Dec. 2, WILLIAM GUINOP, proves to have taken the test before me in 1777.
4, SAMUEL COUTTY, swears to have taken the test before me in the year 1777.
5, FELIX LIBERSTIN.
CASPER CLEIGNER (his mark). NICHOLAS QUEST (his mark).
7, FREDERICK DUY. JOHN HIFFERNAN.
JOHN WHITEMAN (his mark), late of Northern Liber- ties, Philada. County, proves by evidence, to have taken the Oath June 13th 1777.
MORRIS WORREL, proves to have taken the Oath in June 1777.
10, GEORG GEBHEART, swears to have taken the test in June 1777.
JOSEPH LEWIS, on oath did take the test before me in July 1777.
WILLIAM NICHOLAS (his mark), did take the test in June 1777.
SAMUEL CRISPIN, on oath did take the test on or about June 1777.
WILLIAM ASHTON, on oath did take the test on or about June 1777.
JOHN FRALEY, on oath did take the test on or about June 1777.
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According to the Act of 5th Decr. 1778.
1778.
Dec. 11, HEINRICH SCHWALLACHI.
PETER POWELL, on oath did take the test on or about June 1777, before me.
EDWARD RIFFETS, on oath did take the test in June 1777 before me.
18, MATHEW KNOX, Lieut., on oath proves that he was taken prisoner at fort Washington, exchanged the 22d September last, and returned to this State, the 24th of last month.
WILLIAM CLARK, on Oath proves that he did take the Oath before me in 1777.
DONALD McINTOSH, foreigner, lately in the Brittish Service.
JOHN EVERHART, on oath proves that in June 1777, he testified Allegiance before me.
1779.
Jan. 1, JOHANNES MÜLLER, a foreigner lately in the Brittish army.
5, JOHN LINTON, in June 1777 did take the test before me.
GEORGE SNYDER, on oath did take the Affirmation in 1777.
8, PHILIP HEINRICHS, a foreigner lately in the Brittish service.
11, ABRAHAM WAYNE, on oath proves that he did take & subscribe the test in 1777.
22, DAVID EVERHARD, on oath proves that he did take and subscribe the test in June 1777.
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1779.
Jan. 25, SAMUEL CHANNELL, on oath proves that he did take the test before me in June 1777.
27, ANDREW DAY, on oath proves that he did take the test oath before me in August 1777.
JEREMIAH WILLIAMS, on oath proves that he did take the test before me, in 1777.
Feb. 13, JACOB STETTENFIELD, a foreigner lately in the Brittish service.
CHRISTIAN OVERSTAKE (his mark), Northern Lib- erties, proves to have taken the test before me in 1777.
23, JAMES LIGHT, did take and subscribe the oath of allegiance before me the 3rd day of September 1777. Copy from Original.
25, JOHN MITCHEL, did take and subscribe the oath as by law directed in June 1777. 2d Certificate. ANDREW ZEIGLER, of Swedesford did take the affirmation in June 1777.
March 16, JOHN FISHER, proves that he did take the test before me in 1777.
19, JOHN BARNHILL JUNR., not until now of the age of 18 years.
DAVID BEALER proves that he did take the test in the year 1777.
Apl.
2, WILLIAM LAWRENCE, on oath proves that he did take and subscribe as by law directed in 1777.
6, BENJAMIN MCVEAGH, by oath proves that he did take & subscribe as by law directed in 1777. JOHN JACOB TRANSO, a German. A deserter from the Brittish.
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1779.
Apl. 6, RICHARD TAYLOR, lately from Britain.
May 11, CHARLES BITTERS of Philada. late Breeches maker, made oath that he did take & subscribe before me in or about July 1777.
PHILIP STOCK, Gardner, on oath proves that he did take the test before me in June 1777.
17, THOMAS RICHMAN formerly a soldier in the Brittish Army. Deserted April 11, 1778.
GEORGE STOKES, on oath proves that he did take & subscribe in June 1777.
WILLIAM FECUNDAS, on Oath proves that lie took & subscribed the oath in June 1777.
19, JEREMIAHI QUIN, on Oath proves that he took & subscribed the Oath of Allegiance in June 1777.
20, MICHAEL GAMEBER, of Philada., Cooper, proves that he did take the test 27th June, 1777.
21, JOHANNES POTH, proves that he took the Oath re- quired by law, the 22d day of July 1777.
ADAM POTH JUNR., proves that he took the Oath of Allegiance required, on the 22d day of July 1777. WILLIAM HUNT, on Oath proves that about August in the year 1777, he did take & subscribe the oath according to law.
22, FRANTZ WILHELM HETTMANNKERGER, by evidence proves that he took & subscribed in July 1777.
JOHN HAIN, proves by evidence his taking before me in July 1777.
24, WILLIAM BROWN, of Philada., Tavern-Keeper, did in June 1777, take the test as appears by his Certificate. No. 447.
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1779.
May 26, RICHARD SKELLORN, of Phila., Brass Founder, proves that he in 1777, before me took the Oath.
28, DANIEL SPENCER, proves that he in July 1777, did then take the test.
WILLIAM GOGGIN, Mariner, lately in the Brittish Service.
June 16, CORNELIUS COMEGYS JUNR., of Maryland, proves taking the test, according to law, in the year 1777.
JACOB BARGE, did affirm to the allegiance, accord- ing to law, in the year 1777.
17, ADAM LECHLER, proves that he did take the test, as by law directed in June 1777.
21, WILLIAM ALEXANDER, Son of Alexr. Alexander of this City, impressed by the Brittish in 1776, and in their service until June 1778.
26, WILLIAM WESTON, by evidence proves having taken the test in 1777.
July 30, PETER BAYNTON, testifies that he did take the test of Allegiance in 1777.
JAMES ROGERS, testifies that he took the test before me in 1777.
31, CASPER GOSNER, proves by Philip Wenemon his having taken the test before me in 1777.
CHRISTOPHER REED, proves by Capt. John Peters, that he took the test in the year 1777.
FRANCIS GUSSE, of Philada., Goldsmith, as appears by his certificate took the Oath of Allegiance, ye 28th day of June 1777. Was sworn by the Brit- tish.
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1779.
July 31, GEORG BARDEEK, of Philada., Silversmith, proves by Francis Gusse, that he took the test ye 28th day of June 1777.
ROBERT FULLERTON, of Philada., Painter, proves by Capt. Joseph Wathens that he did take the test in the year 1777.
JOSEPH BOULTER, of Philada., Shoemaker, by Cadr. Dickinson, proves having taken the test before me in 1777.
CONRAD HANS, of Philada., Coachmaker, testifies having taken the test in the year 1777.
Aug. 2, CHRISTOPHER ADAMS, testifies that he took the test before me in the year 1777.
JOHN POLLARD, testifies that he did take the test before me, in the year 1777.
JOIN NICE, proves by Samuel Shrive that he took the test before Henry Chrest of Reading, the 21st day May 1778.
ALLAN McCOLLIN, proves that he did take the test by Affirmation before me in the year 1777.
SAMUEL HONEYMAN, proves that he took the test in the year 1777.
JOSEPH ROBINETT, proves to have taken the test in 1777.
4, PETER GRANT, now of Philada., proves by Conrad Swetzer, that he in the year 1777 before Joshua Elder of Lancaster, did take the Oath of Alle- giance.
JOHN ADAM KOEHLER, a deserter from the Brittish Army, now of Philada. Pewterer.
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1779.
Aug. 4, GEORGE REINHART, proves to have taken the test, before me in the year 1777.
THOMAS DEAK, proves to have taken the test in 1777, before me.
8, JOHN HETHERINGTON, proves by Ludwick Shuder, that he took the test before Justice Moore, in the year 1777.
CHARLES LORDEN, of Philada., proves that he did take the test before me in 1777.
GEORGE HARLY, of Philada., Taylor, proves by Alexander Greenwood, that he took the test before me in the year 1777.
ALEXANDER GREENWOOD (his mark), of Philada., Shoemaker, proves by George Harley, that he took the test before me in the year 1777.
12, CONRAD ECKELMAN, proves by John Smith, that he, before me, in the year 1777, took the Oath.
BENEDICT SNEIDER, proves that he took the test before me in 1777.
JOHN SUTTON, proves that he took the test before me in the year 1777.
15, ALBRIGHT HAZLETON, proves that he took the test before me in the year 1777.
CASPER STULL, proves by Joseph Wathings that he took the test before me, in the year 1777.
ANDREW YOUNG, proves by certificate that he took the test with me in June 1777.
MATTIS POT, proves by Coron Kephard that he took the test before me in June 1777.
ABRAHAM ROBERTS, proves by Certificate that he took the test before me in June 1777. No. 476.
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1779.
Aug. 15, CONRAD SCHIN, proves that he did take the test before me in the year 1777.
STEPHEN FOURAGE, proves that he took the test before me in 1777.
GEORGE RUTTER, proves that he took the test before me in the year 1777.
DANIEL CRAIG, of Philada., Hatter, proves that he took the test before me in the year 1777.
MICHAEL KRAFST, Tanner, proves by David Reshong that he did take the test before me in June 1777. DAVID RESHONG, of Philada., Taylor, produces Cer- tificate that he did take the test before me, June 30th 1777. No. 404.
JOSEPH OGDEN JUNR., proves that he took the test, the 1st day of July 1777, by Certificate produced. EDWARD HUSTON, by Joseph Ogden Junr., proves
that he took the Oath, the 1st day of July 1777. 19, CHARLES BLATZER. See the other record.
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We the Subseribers do swear (or affirm) that I do renounce & refuse all allegiance to George the Third King of Great Britain, his heirs and successors ; and that I will be faithful and bear true Allegiance to the Common- wealth of Pensilvania, as a free and Independent State ; and that I will not at any time do or cause to be done any matter or thing that will be prejudicial or injurious to the freedom & Independence thereof as declared by Congress ; and also that I will discover and make known to some one Justice of the said State, all treasons & traitorous conspiracies, which I now know, or hereafter shall know to be formed against this or any of the United States of America.
PLUNKET FLEESON.
Philadelphia, 1779.
1779.
Ang. 14, LEWIS NICE, State Officer, proves that he in June 1777, before me did take the Oath of Allegiance as by law directed.
21, JACOB SMITH, late of this City, Harness- Maker, proves by James Gilingham, that he before me, in the year 1777, took the Oath of Allegiance as by law directed.
27, JOSHUA BURN, of Philada., Potter, proves by Ori- ginal Certificate that the 1st day of July 1777, before me took the test of Allegiance according to Law. Original Certificate produced.
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1779.
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Sept. 1, CHRISTOPHER BURLY, proves that he in the Year 1777, before me took the Oath of Allegiance as by law directed.
ISRAEL MATTSON, of Philada., proves by James Lyons, that he before me did take the Oath as by law directed, in the year 1777.
2, ANDREW PARKHILL, proves by Daniel McCarey that he before me, took the Oath as by law directed, 30th June 1777.
DANIEL MCCARY, of Philada., by Original Certifi- cate proves that he took the Oath as by law directed before me the 30th June 1777.
27, THOMAS MESNARD, late a Brittish subject & lately from New-York.
30, JONATHAN STANTON, late in the Brittish service, now residing in this City. Breeches-Maker.
Oct. 11, JAMES GAMBLE, lately in the Brittish Sea service, as a Mariner.
WILLIAM VAUGHAN HITCHINGS, in the Brittish Mercht. Service, lately taken by an American Privateer.
12, DANIEL BARNHILL, lately returned from the Brit- tish fleet, into which he was pressed.
JOSEPHI RUE, made proof that he took the test, the 1st day of July 1777. No. 665.
JACOB SCHRACK, proves by Edward Neffetts, that he took the test before me in June 1777.
THOMAS CHANNELL, took & subscribed the test before me, the 26th day of June 1777 as per Original Certificate.
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1779.
Oct. 12, JOHAN CONRAD BECKMAN, late a soldier in the Hessian Army.
13, JACOB BOWER, late of Moyamensing, by testimony of Rudolph Feel, took and subscribed the Oath of Allegiance in June 1779.
14, SAMUEL SMITH, on affirmation proves that he took & subscribed the test of Allegiance in the year 1777.
20, JOSEPH BULKELEY, Mercht., lately arrived in this State from the Island of Eustatia.
WILLIAM SHIELL, M.D., lately arrived in this City from the City of Dublin.
Dec. 10, JOHAN PETER AHL, Taylor, a Hessian late in the Brittish Service.
CASPER LOVING, Taylor, a Hessian late in the Brit- tish Service.
PIERRE LEMAIGRE, a subject of France lately from that Kingdom, via N. York.
NICHOLAS PERREE, a native of France, lately from Guadelope.
22, JOHANN PANRERT, a Hessian late in the Brittish Service.
YORICK WUSMAN, a Hessian late in the Brittish Service.
27, JOSEPH OGDEN JUNR., proves by Original Certificate that he took & subscribed the test on affirmation, the 1st day of July 1777.
29, JOHANN XHART MELLOR, Baker, a Hessian from N. York, late in the Brittish service.
1780.
Jan. 4, JAMES LINCOLN, late from the City of Dublin.
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1780.
Jan. 12, WILLIAM PRICHARD, lately from the Island of St. Eustatia.
Feb. 7, GEORGE MOORE, lately from the Massachusetts State where he took the Oath to the United States.
12, KERENCE DOWLING (his mark), late in the Hessian Army, deserted at the Battle of Monmouth, since a residenter in this State, by trade a woolcomber, & well recommended to me.
March 2, JAMES NUGENT, formerly a resident in the Jersey State, now of Philada.
April 8, JOHN SNELHART (his mark), a Hessian Deserter from the Brittish at N. York.
24, JOHN L. LEAR, Baker, a Hessian deserter from New York. Entered the American Service.
May 13, WILLIAM LINNARD, made Oath that he took the Oath of Allegiance, according to Law, in the month of June 1777, and hath lately lost his Cer- tificate.
MARTIN CHRIST (his mark), deserted the Brittish Army, being an Anspacher & since the Army left this City.
16, PATRICK REILEY, Shoemaker, who says that he deserted the Brittish Service in 1778 & swore Allegiance to the States in that year, at Pitts Grove in this State & has lost his Certificate.
18, JOHN CONNOR, lately arrived from the Kingdom of Ireland. Mercht.
SIMÉON MEYLAND, a native of Switzerland, some time a resident in this City; by trade a Lapidary or Jeweller.
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1780.
June 3, CARL LUDEWIG BARON V. BILOW, a Hessian, some time in the Brittish Service.
CHRISTIAN VON BECK, a Hessian, some time in the Brittish Service.
10, PHILIP BOUTMAN (his mark), of Southwark, by Thomas Booker proves that he took the test before in the year 1777.
WILLIAM PERKINS, late a Volunteer in Col. May- land's Dragoons proves that he took the test about the month of Sept. in the year 1777. No. 900.
FRANCIS COLSON, House Carpenter, now a trader; lately arrived in this State from Hispaniola.
GEORG JOHNER, a Hessian, deserted from the Brit- tish Service in 1778.
12, ADAM SHETZLINE (his mark), has made proof by Godfred Gebler, that he took the test 29th June 1777.
GEORGE SPEEL, of Passiunk Township, made proof that he took the test before me in 1777.
CHRISTIAN LUTS, proves by John Young of Passiunk, that he did take the test in the year 1777.
DANIEL BARNS, of Philada., bricklayer proves from Original, that he took the test 1st day of July 1777.
DAVID NAER, of Philada., Nailor, proves by God- frey Wetzel that he took the test 30th June, 1777.
14, JOHN HUGHES, Practitioner in Physick, lately arrived in this City from Hispaniola.
15, THOMAS SIMMONS, proves by Philip Boatman, that he took the test before me in 1777.
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1780.
June 15, WILLIAM GRAY, of Philada., Brewer, proves by Original Certificate that he affirmed to the State test, the 26th June 1777.
27, THOMAS SMITH, a native of Bermuda, just arrived in this port from thence.
28, JAMES ALENBY, of Philada., Cooper proves by Rowland Pritchett, that he took the test before me in or about July 1777.
ROWLAND PRITCHETT, of Philada., Cooper, produces his Original Certificate No. 202 dated 28th June 1777.
30, WILLIAM BARBER, Captain, late a prisoner in His- paniola; admitted to take the Oath of Allegiance (by order of Council).
July 11, JOHANNES SCHMITT, a Hessian, deserted from the Brittish in the year 1778, now married & settled in Springfield, Philada. Co.
20, JOHAN BARNARD SIMON, a Hessian, deserted from the Brittish army at New York, by trade a tay- lor, now married & settled in this City.
28, GEORGE KNOEPLER, a High German, deserted from the Brittish October 1779; recommended by John Jervis.
JOHN TELMAN, a German, deserted from the Brittish in October 1779, with a pass from the American Camp.
31, CHARLES TEIGH, a Hessian deserted from the Brit- tish in 1779, a hair dresser, married & settled in this City ; asserted by John Wallace.
Aug. 3, PETER MALONE (his mark), formerly of Philada.,
1780.
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breeches-maker, who hath lived in New York near five years & lately escaped to this City.
Aug. 4, NICHOLAS EGGERS, a Brittish Soldier, pressed in England, & deserted from Charlestown.
16, ABRAHAM FORST, Mercht., lately arrived in this City from Eustatia.
17, JOHN PATRICK LYNCH, Mercht., lately from the Kingdom of Ireland.
Sept. 22, WILLIAM DEWEES proves that he took the Oath of Allegiance in the year 1777 before me.
Oct. 4, MARCUS IOANE (his mark), Seaman, a Venitian- by birth, arrived lately from Guadelope & has been some time in the Marine Service of this State.
10, JAMES SMITH, of the Forage Department, affirms that he took the test as by law directed in the year 1777, & had a certificate from me, which is lost.
JOSEPH NOURSE, of Philada., proved that he took & subscribed the Oath as by law directed in the year 1777.
Nov. 13, ALEXANDER BRODIE (his mark), Seaman, a native of Scotland lately arrived in this State from the Island Eustatia.
Dec. 13, HUMPHREY WILLIAMS, of Northern Liberties, Philada. Co., proves by Original Certificate, that he took & subscribed the Affirmation of Allegi- ance, the 1st of July 1777.
1781.
Jan. 11, GEORGE HOOK (his mark), born in Philada., a sea- man having been some time a prisoner in New York, from whence he is lately discharged.
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1781. Jan. 27, MICHAEL CAIN (his mark), deserted from the Brit- tish Service in the year 1779. Labourer. Feb. 3, THOMAS BECK (his mark), of Philada., shoemaker, proves that in the year 1777 before me he took and subscribed the Oath as by law directed.
March 1, CHRISTOPHER CLARK, Carpenter, lately arrived from a three years captivity in England, being a native of Boston.
3, CONRAD KELLER, a Switzer, enlisted with the Brit- tish, deserted in Philada., & now following the trade of tinker.
12, HEINRICH SCHMITT, a Hessian formerly in the Brit- tish Service, since in the American Artificers & discharged; by trade a Joyner.
13, DANIEL BECKLEY, Carpenter, by Original Certifi- cate No. 274, proves that he took the test to this State, according to the Act of 13th June 1777, the 30th day of the same month.
JAMES BELL, of Philada., Carpenter, by Daniel Beckley proves that he took the test of the 13th of June 1777 before me, in July of the same year.
31, ALEXANDER LOUIS O'NEILL, a native of France, late Captain in Genl. Count Pulaski's Legion.
April 19, ISAAC DAVIS, late of Harford Township, Chester County.
May 1, CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK DIEFFENBACH, by birth a German, arrived in this City about 18 months since; by trade a butcher.
15, POWEL ADAM GARDENOK, a German Anspacher,
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tinman & brazier, deserted from the Brittish near New York, about a year past.
May 28, JOHN MOYLAN, a native of Ireland, lately arrived in this City from the Camp of General Wash- ington.
June 23, JOHN DAVID CRIMSHEW, Attorney at Law, late of New York.
25, JOHN PLEINY, a German by birth, lately arrived in this State and was a prisoner in England; taken on his way, being bound to Boston.
26, JOHANNES MARCUS (his mark), a native of Denmark, by trade an Instrument maker & turner; lately arrived in this state.
July 7, JAMES DAVIDSON, proves that about the month of June 1777, then being a professor in the College of Philada., he took the Oath of Allegiance & Fidelity as directed by law.
20, CHARLES ISAAC, arrived in the Brig Burton, from Charlestown. Mariner.
21, FREDERICK CHRISTIAN, of Philadelphia, Baker, by Bethenah Hodgkinson, proves that he in the year 1777, before me took & subscribed the Oath of Allegiance.
30, JOSEPH DOLBY, of Philada., Shoemaker, proves by Isabella Rogers that he in the year 1777 before me took & subscribed the Oath of Allegiance. Aug. 28, HENRY HUDSON, late of Virginia. Wheelwright.
Oct. 1, JASPER ALEXANDER MOYLAN, late from the King- dom of Spain. Student in Law.
9, JOSEPH GRAY, proves by William Gray that he took
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& subscribed the Oath as directed by the Act of 1777 & had a Certificate, which is lost.
Nov. 5, WILLIAM AUSTIN SMITH. ROBERT DOWNS, born in Philada. BENJAMIN CARR.
CHARLES DECOSTER (his mark).
LEWIS DESANTEE (his mark).
BRYAN HYNES.
THOMAS MURPHY.
WILLIAM CODD (his mark).
These 8 except Robert Downs are foreigners, Seamen, & now resi- denters in this State.
(JOHN GILCHRIST), a blackman. Deferred.
20, HENRY MEVINS, a soldier in the Brittish service, deserted about two years ago.
Dec. 26, JOHN GRIMES, formerly in the American Marines, taken prisoner by the Brittish & entered into that service; since taken by the Americans.
27, NICHOLAS ESLING, lately deserted from within the lines of the Brittish at New York.
1782. Jan. 3, ANTONY MARSHAL, late a prisoner with the Brit- tish, a Seaman, native of Sicily, taken at Sea in an American Privateer.
16, SAMUEL MONTGOMERY BROWN, of the Kingdom of Ireland, lately arrived in this City from the Island of St. Thomas.
22, MARCUS MCCAUSLAND, of the Kingdom of Ireland, Mercht., lately arrived in this City from the Island of St. Thomas.
23, DANIEL ACKLEY, by trade a Carpenter, a native & inhabitant of N. York, deserted from thence and lately come to this City.
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1782.
Jan. 23, THOMAS PETTIT, a native of New York & an in- habitant, deserted from thence & lately arrived in this City ; by trade a Silver Smith. 30, GEORG HUBER, an Anspacher, in the Brittish Ser- vice, deserted in the year 1778, when in this City & hath continued in this state ever since; by trade a taylor.
Feb. 12, WILLIAM WILSON, formerly in the American Army in Canada, taken by the enemy, escaped from them and brought prisoner to this City & discharged by the Board of War; by trade a hatter.
JACOB CALB (his mark). JOHANNES MAYER (his mark).
) Deserters from the Anspach troops, before the sur- render of the Brittish Army in Virginia.
21, BENJAMIN JAMES MARCER, formerly a resident of this State, lately from New York; by trade a Shoemaker.
22, GEORGE LARRISON of Cohansey in the State of New Jersey ; turner.
JAMES COLLINS, Mercht., late of the Kingdom of Ireland, & lately come to this City from New York.
ALEXANDER SEMPLE, lately arrived in this City from Jamaica by way of New York. Mercht. March 13, WILLIAM ATCHISON, Mariner, a native of Scotland, from the Island of St. Thomas.
April 2, CHARLES STILWIL, a native of New York, lately from Bermuda.
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1782.
April 2, JOHN HAMILTON, a sea-faring man, born in Ireland ; last from Bermuda.
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