2020-01 Putnal
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 1/18/2020
Partly-printed Document Signed, September 4, 1865, Gaston County, North Carolina, 1p. 6"x3-¾", reads: "I, Alford Black, of Gaston County, State of North Carolina, do solemnly swear or affirm in 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 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…" Signed by three Justice of Peace. VG. The oath of allegiance to the government of the United States was required to be sworn and subscribed to by all Confederate soldiers and civilians.
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