Lee, Edwin G. (1835-1870) [Oath of allegiance to the Confederacy]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC00938 Author/Creator: Lee, Edwin G. (1835-1870) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Printed document signed Date: 14 January 1863 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Oath reads in full: "I Edwin G. Lee aged 26 years 7 months, born in Virginia, appointed from Jefferson Co., Virginia, do solemnly swear or affirm that while I continue in the service I will bear true faith, and yield obedience to the Confederate States of America, and that I will serve them honestly and faithfully against their enemies, and that I will observe and obey the orders of the President of the Confederate States, and the orders of the Officers appointed over me, according to the Rules and Articles of War."
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