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Long, James M. (fl. 1845) Oath of J.W. O'Hara forswearing drunkenness, signed and sealed

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02145.72 Author/Creator: Long, James M. (fl. 1845) Place Written: Travis County, Texas Type: Document signed Date: 1845/02/18 Pagination: 1 p. + docket 32.9 x 20.5 cm Order a Copy

Signed as Supreme Court Justice of the Republic of Texas. The clerical docket on verso indicates that James William O'Hara broke the oath less than two months later "by the most shameful drunkenness."

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