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[Post-war letters and copy of oath of allegiance] [decimalized]

Collection of ten letters and copy of an oath of allegiance from Mississippi. Contains material from immediately after the War concerning an attempt by Fendall, who served in Confederate forces, to get a federal clerkship in the customs house in...

GLC03135.11

to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his attempts to secure a job with the United States government, and his deliberations about whether to take the oath of allegiance to the government.

GLC03135.11.01

to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses his employment opportunities. Mentions that if his father cannot secure him an appointment, he might seek job opportunities in New Orleans or another Southern city.

GLC03135.11.05

to Philip R. Fendall

Discusses the obvious impossibility of his taking an oath swearing that he did not help or support the Southern troops during the war. Argues that he knows many people who have received appointments and must not have taken the oath. Reiterates his...

GLC03135.11.07

Oath of allegiance to the United States

Marked "copy." An oath sworn by James that he will support and uphold the federal government, witnessed by an L. Hudson.

GLC03135.11.08