37th Virginia Infantry Oath of Allegiance

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 5/31/2006

Partly-printed Oath of Allegiance, 1p. oblong, June 20, 1865, Fort Delaware, for “Charles C. McElyea” 37th Virginia Infantry, who was taken Prisoner of War at Spotsylvania Court House, and confined at Fort Delaware until he signed this oath “C.C. McElyea” and was released. The oath also contains the stamped signature of “Geo W. Ahl” Capt. & A.A.A.G. as well as a rare “Head Quarters/ Fort Delaware” authorization stamp. VG.

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