Loyalty oath to the USA sworn in Augusta GA signed by W. B. Morris, 1865, 10 August 1865
Scope and Contents
Text: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA I W.B. Morris of the county of Richmond State of Georgia do solemnly swear or affirm, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United State, and the Union of the States ther-under; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing Rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves: So help me God. Subscribed and Sworn to before me at Augusta, GA this 10th day of August 1865. Signed W.B. Morris B. Ransom 1st Lt 159 NY Asst Prov Mar. The above-named has dark complexion dark hair and blue eyes and is 5 feet 6 inches high.
Dates
- Created: 10 August 1865
Conditions Governing Access
Use of digital surrogates encouraged when available. The collection has no restrictions unless the Special Collections Librarian or their representative deems otherwise due to preservation concerns. Copies can be made by flashless digital photography
Extent
From the Collection: 4.00 boxes
Language
From the Collection: English
Private Title
Loyalty oath to the USA sworn in Augusta GA signed by W. B. Morris, 1865
Repository Details
Part of the Reese Library Archives Repository