Otis, Samuel A., 1740-1814 First act of Congress. Act to regulate certain oaths, to support Constitution

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GLC#
GLC04856
Type
Documents
Date
1789/06/01
Author/Creator
Otis, Samuel A., 1740-1814
Title
First act of Congress. Act to regulate certain oaths, to support Constitution
Place Written
New York
Pagination
2 p. : Height: 37.8 cm, Width: 23.2 cm
Primary time period
The New Nation, 1783-1815
Sub-Era
The Early Republic

Printed act of Congress setting the form of oath: "I, A.B. do solemnly swear or affirm (as the case may be) that I will support the Constitution of the United States." Certified and Co-signed by Samuel A. Otis as Secretary of the Senate and John Beckley as Clerk of the House.

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