Jones County, NC - Military File contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by Sloan Spence Mason OATH OF ALLEGIANCE of George W. RHODES of Jones Co., N.C. CERTIFICATE OF RELEASE OF PRISONER OF WAR Head Quarters, Point Lookout, Md. Provost Marshal's Office ---- 1865, I herby certify that George W. RHODES, Prisoner of War, having this day taken that Oath of Allegiance to the United States, as prescribed by the President in his proclamation of December 8th, 1863, is in uniformity with instructions from the War Department, hereby and discharged. By witness whereof, I hereunto afix my offical Signature and stamp. A. - BRADY?, Maj. and Provost Marshal United State of America I George W. RHODES, of the County of Jones, State of N.C. do solemnly swear that I will suport, protect and defend the Constitution and Government of the United State against all enemies, whether domestic or foreign; that I will bear true faith, allegiance, and loyalty to the same, any ordinance, resolution or laws of any State, Convention, or Legislature, to the contrary notwithstanding; and further, that I will faithfully perform all the duties which may be required of me by the laws of the United State; and I take this oath freely and voluntarily, without any mental reservation or evasion whatever. Signed: George W. RHODES Subscribed and sworn to before me, this (no date listed) day of A.D. 186-. A.M.? BRADY?, Maj. and Provost Marshal The above named has dark complexion, black hair, and blue eyes and is 5 feet 8 1/2 inches high. __________________________________________________________________________ USGENWEB NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the Internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. The electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. __________________________________________________________________________