Citation - South Carolina Gazette (Miller): 1783.10.18

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Index Entry Drummer, in Charleston, in night watch company 
Location Charleston 
Citation
SCGGA.783.078
14-18 Oct 1783:42 (1/69)
Whereas, pursuant to an Ordinance of the City-Council, a
Company of Men is forthwith to be raised, to act as a
Nightly Guard in Charleston; and is to consist of one
Lieutenant, 3 Serjeants, 3 Corporals, 1 Drummer, and 24
Privates, and whereas I have been appointed to the command
thereof, with power to enroll the men, and to appoint the
non-commissioned officers:
. . . [8 lines follow on places and times to enroll]
and they are hereby informed, that the pay of each Serjeant
will 2s 6d, of each Corporal 2s 3d, and of each Private 2s.
sterling; for each night when on duty.
. . . [6 more lines]
[signed] G. Warley, Lieut. Com. of the City-Guard.


Generic Title South Carolina Gazette (Miller) 
Date 1783.10.18 
Publisher Miller, J 
City, State Charleston, SC 
Year 1783 
Bibliography B0045496
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