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Clark, William, 1770-1838 [Requirement to take an oath for public service]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02639 Author/Creator: Clark, William, 1770-1838 Place Written: St. Louis, Missouri Type: Autograph document signed Date: 2 April 1819 Pagination: 1 p. : docket Height: 23.5 cm, Width: 19.5 cm Order a Copy

Serving as Governor of the Missouri Territory, Clark discusses the requirement that oaths shall be taken, enabling individuals to serve in the post of Justice of the Peace and in other public offices. Appoints John Ruland Clark of Lincoln County to administer oaths.

Clark, William, 1770-1838
Clark, John Ruland, fl. 1819

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