Viewing page 73 of 282

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

Oath prescribed by the Act of Congress approved July 2, 1862.
                       _______________

I, F. I Massey Agent, of B. R. F. & A.L ., in the county of York and State of Virginia do solemnly swear that I have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been a citizen thereof; that I have voluntarily given no aid, countenance, counsel, or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto; that I have neither sought nor accepted, nor attempted to exercise the functions of any office whatever, under any authority, or pretended authority, in hostility to the United States; that I have not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended  government, authority, power, or constitution within the United States, hostile or inimical thereto.  And I do further swear that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter : so help me God.

F. I. Massey

Sworn and subscribed to before me, this Twentieth day of January, 1868.

W. L. Sherwood
2d Lieut 21st Inf.
Port Adjt
York Town Va

[5-cent Revenue Stamp here.]

Transcription Notes:
---------- Reopened for Editing 2023-12-01 09:33:28