Long, James M., fl. 1845 Oath of J.W. O'Hara forswearing drunkenness, signed and sealed
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.72 Author/Creator: Long, James M., fl. 1845 Place Written: Travis County, Texas Type: Document signed Date: 1845/02/18 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 32.9 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy
Signed as Supreme Court Justice of the Republic of Texas. The clerical docket on verso indicates that James William O'Hara broke the oath less than two months later "by the most shameful drunkenness."
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