Johnson, Richard W., 1827-1897 [Oath of allegiance to the United States for Alfred Jones, with Richard Johnson endorsement]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02825.03 Author/Creator: Johnson, Richard W., 1827-1897 Place Written: Chatta, Tennessee Type: Endorsement signed Date: 4 May 1865 Pagination: 1 p. : docket ; 18 x 21.5 cm. Order a Copy
Jones signs partially printed document, pledging his allegiance to the United States of America. Also signed by Jonathan Sargent, Assistant Provost Marshall, Department of the Cumberland. Endorsement on verso, authorizing Jones to practice medicine in Union-occupied Tennessee, signed by General Richard W. Johnson.
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