W. M. Canada's application to a Confederate Veteran's Home from January 4, 1901. Canada presents proof of his service and wounds obtained during combat in the U. S. Civil War in service of the Confederacy. The application was rejected without...
Two documents detailing the parole and oath of allegiance taken by Thomas P. Reed. The document gives a physical description of Reed and is signed by Provost Marshal A. G. Brady.
This oath bore the name and mark of Wm. (William) Hodge of Giles County, Tenn. Hodge was described as 5-foot-4 with a light complexion, grey hair and blue eyes. Hodge swore to "faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United...
This form records the enlistment of farmer Elie Nelson in Nashville on December 1, 1862. He is examined by a lieutenant in the 1st Regiment Middle Tennessee Volunteers. Nelson makes his mark to sign both his oath and the declaration of...
Small document serving as an oath of allegiance of Mont. T. Byrn of Williamson County to the United States government. The oath was taken at Nashville, Tennessee, on February 12, 1864.
Small document serving as a military pass allowing the bearers, Ira Morey and his family, to travel through the Union lines for ten days. On the back of the pass, which was issued by General Negley, is the oath of allegiance taken by Ira Morey.
Small document serving as a military pass allowing the bearer, James McCutchen, permission to travel 10 miles on the Hillsboro Pike and return. The pass is to be honored for 15 days. On the reverse is an oath of allegiance.
Photograph of Bradley Myatt and Sarah Russell Myatt. Myatt was a private in Co. D, 49th Tenn. Inf. Regt., CSA. He became a POW on August 17, 1863, in Memphis after being captured at LaGrange, Tenn. He took the oath of allegiance on August 20, 1863.
Pass granting permission to W. M. Cox to visit "East Tennessee at Pleasure" provided he does not "communicate in writing, or verbally, for publication any fact ascertained, which, if known to the enemy might be injurious to the Confederate States...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of S. S. Riddleburger that the restaurant supplies that he requires for his retail business in Nashville will be used for approved purposes and that he is a loyal...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of R. G. Page that the dry goods supplies that he requires for his retail business in Nashville will be used for approved purposes and that he is a loyal citizen. The...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of Joseph Ambrose that the supplies for which he requests transportation are a requirement for his family in Nashville and will be used solely for that purpose. Surveyor...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of J. N. Rhodes that the stationery supplies that he requires for his retail business in Nashville will be used for approved purposes and that he is a loyal citizen. The...
One-page printed and handwritten Board of Trade affidavit represents the oath of Henry Rhoser that the photographic supplies he requires for retail sale in Nashville will be used for approved purposes and that he is a loyal citizen. The attached...
One sheet of typed paper containing the oath of enlistment for members of the Tennessee State Guard during World War II. Also contained on the blank form are the enlistment record and declaration of the applicant.
Oath sworn by James Tinker to Washington County, Tenn. clerk stating that he is eligible to vote. More information about the circumstances related to this document is described in a book written by A. Christine Tipton, "Civil War in the Mountains."...
Oath signed by C. S. Ferguson stating he has "permission to visit Fredericksburg upon his honor that he will not communicate in writing or verbally for publication any fact ascertained by him." Signed and issued by LeRoy Pope Walker, Confederate...
Oath of parole issued by the Federal Government and signed by Confederate Private J. E. Pike, from Company B, 5th Tennessee Cavalry. Pike agreed to cease hostility with the United States in exchange for permission to return home undisturbed by...
Oath of Identity for William A. Newell, Pvt., W. Y. Erline's Co. A, 50th Ohio Vol. Inf. Regt., USA. The 99th Ohio Vol. Inf. Regt. was consolidated with the 50th Ohio Vol. Inf. Regt. in December 1864.
