Oaths of Allegiance to United States of America, 1798-1799 Series 0490
The collection consists of lists containing names and some signatures of persons acknowledging "allegiance to the United States" and swearing to "support, maintain, and defend the Constitution thereof." The oaths were taken before territorial officials during the term of Winthrop Sargent, first Governor of the Mississippi Territory, 1798-1801.
Read MoreThe collection consists of lists containing names and some signatures of persons acknowledging "allegiance to the United States" and swearing to "support, maintain, and defend the Constitution thereof." The oaths were taken before territorial officials during the term of Winthrop Sargent, first Governor of the Mississippi Territory, 1798-1801.