Lot 478
Tennessee Amnesty Oath. Union loyalty/amnesty oath including promise to emancipate slaves, one page, 11 x 7½ in., October 25, 1865, Rhea County, Tennessee. Signed by "Henry Young," in part: "…henceforth support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of States therein…abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclimations which have been made during the existing rebelion with reference to the immancipation of slaves so help me God." Notarized embossing at the bottom, with some typical toning, mostly along the folds, which has two small fold intersection pinholes from wear. Exceedingly rare. Fine.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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| Realized $240 |
