Oath of allegiance to the United States, submitted by Hamilton G. Bradford of Madison County, Alabama, at the end of the Civil War.
In the "Oath of Registration," dated August 24, 1865, Bradford swears that he "will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of States, thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and support all Laws and Proclam...
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Alabama Department of Archives and History
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| Summary: | In the "Oath of Registration," dated August 24, 1865, Bradford swears that he "will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of States, thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and support all Laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the Emancipation of Slaves." Also included is a certificate from Secretary of State William Seward, recognizing the receipt of Hamilton G. Bradford's oath. |
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