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Evans, D. M. (fl. 1855-1865) [Oath of loyalty]

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.074 Author/Creator: Evans, D. M. (fl. 1855-1865) Place Written: Richmond, Virginia Type: Document signed Date: 29 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 12 x 21 cm. Order a Copy

Aaron Jeffery's signed loyalty oath "to support, protect, and defend the Constitution... [including] with references to slaves." Written at "Office of Provost Marshall", Richmond, Va.

Jeffery, Aaron, fl. 1858-1900
Evans, D. M., fl. 1865

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