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[Oath of allegiance]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC04522.08 Author/Creator: Place Written: Marshall County, Miss. Type: Printed document signed Date: 1865/08/07 Pagination: 1p. ;docket; 35 x 22 cm. Order a Copy

An oath of allegiance pledging to defend the Constitution of the United States, the union of the states, and to abide by all laws passed to emancipate slaves. The document is signed by Isham Bailey and witnessed by Andrew B. Conly. With 5-cent revenue stamp. Partially printed.

Bailey, Isham G., fl. 1857-1867

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