Confederate Oath of Allegiance Submitted by Jane Parker McManus May 20, 2006 ********************************************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://usgwarchives.net/la/lafiles.htm ********************************************** No. 2981 I do solemnly swear or affirm, in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of States thereunder, and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all Laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion, with reference to the emancipation of slaves. SO HELP ME GOD C. Huthermick Sept 5 1863 Sworn to and subscribed before me, this 26th day of Sept A.D. 1865. J. Burke Mayor Of the City of New Orleans.