Scarce Civil War–dated partly-printed DS, one page, 8.5 x 14, June 3, 1863. An official “Oath of Renunciation and Allegiance” administered to a Confederate officer by federal authorities. In part: “I, W. J. B. Elliott late Major of 2nd Batt Geo Coverly C.S.A., County of Whitfield, State of Georgia, having made my escape and delivered myself to U.S. authorities, do hereby solemnly renounce all allegiance to the so called Confederate States, and all Military organizations hostile to the United States, and do solemnly swear that I will support, protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United States against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign.” His identifying information is filled out below, noting age, hair and eye color, and height. Signed at the conclusion by W. J. B. Elliott and countersigned by James Oakes. In very good to fine condition, with archival tape reinforcement to horizontal folds.
