Oath, Amnesty - Civil War
Object number1989.031.01
DateDecember 2, 1985
Mediumpaper and ink
Dimensions6 1/4 x 8 in. (15.9 x 20.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
DescriptionPrinted and completed amnesty oath, printed on lined paper and written in brown ink. Samuel E. Davis of Columbia County, Ark. Sgn. Mr. Davis and W.B. McNeil, clerk, circuit court."I Samuel E. Davis of Columbia County, State of Arkansas, do solemnly swear, 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 States thereunder: 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, S E Davis, Sworn to, and subscribed, before me, this 2nd day of December 1865, W.B. McNeill, Clerk of the Circuit Court Columbia County"
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August 16, 1861
1834-1835
February 23, 1865