Reconstruction Loyalty Oath: Text: UNITED STATE OF AMERICA I, R.M. Lawson, of the county of Jefferson State of Ga, do solemnly swear, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States therunder, and that I will, in like manner, abide by, and faithfully support, all Acts of Congress passed during the existing rebellion with reference to slaves, so long and so far as not repealed, modified or held void by Congress, or by decision of the Supreme Court;  and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all proclamation of the President made during the existing rebellion haveing reference to slaves, so long and so far as not modified and declared void by decision of the Supreme Court - So Help Me God. Signed R.M Lawson Subscribed and sworn to before me at Augusta, Ga., the 25 day of May A.D. 1865 (signature illegible) (Unit illegible) Provost Marshall The above named has dark complexion grey hair, and (illegible) eyes; is 5 feet 9 inches high, aged 55 years; by profession Farmer 2109 Louisville P.O.