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Williams, William A., fl. 1863 [Confederate oath of allegiance]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00496.254.01 Author/Creator: Williams, William A., fl. 1863 Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document signed Date: 9 August 1863 Pagination: 2 p. : Height: 9 cm, Width: 16.5 cm Order a Copy

Printed oath with Williams' name filled in, pledging to "serve them honestly and faithfully against their enemies." On the verso is a printed pass permitting Williams to travel to Charlotte, North Carolina.

Williams, William A., fl. 1862-1865

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