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Oath of Allegiance

Oath of allegiance to U.S. signed by Confederate soldier after Civil War
"...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."

Series:	Madison collection
Image Number:	MA0325
Date:	1865.
Subject Heading(s):
Original:	1 photonegative : b&w ; 35 mm.
Notes:	Signed by John Wiley Gilbert in Coweta County, Georgia. Dated September 1, 1865.Monteen Moore Cave; gift.

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