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Philadelphia, November 10, 1775

RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE CONTINENTAL MARINES

RESOLVED: That two Battalions of Marines be raised, consisting of one
Colonel, two Lieutenant Colonels, two Majors, and other officers as
usual in other Regiments; and that they consist of an equal number of
Privates, with other Battalions; that particular care be taken, that no
persons be appointed to office, or enlisted into said Battalions, but
such as are good seaman, or so acquainted with maritime affairs as to be
able to serve to advantage by sea when required; that they be enlisted
and commissioned to serve for and during the present war between Great
Britain and the Colonies, unless dismissed by order of the Congress:
that they be distinguished by the name of the First and Second
Battalions of American Marines.

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