Oath of Allegiance, Cherokee County, TX : William Washington Durham, Koscuisko, 
MS & Alto, 
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Vicksburg, Mississippi, July 13th , 1863
to all whom it may concern, know  ye that:

I, Wm W. Durham, a 2nd Sgt of Co. K Regt. Miss Vol.s, C.S.A. being a prisoner of 
War, in the hands of the United States forces, in virture of the capitulation of 
the City of Vicksburg and its Garrison by Lieut Gen. John C. Pemberton, C. S. A. 
Commanding on the 4th day of July, 1863, do in pursuance of the terms of said 
capitulation, give this my solemn parole under oath-------

That I will not take up arms again against the United States, nor serve in any 
military police or constabulary force in any Fort, garrison or field work, held 
by the Confederate State of America, against the United States of America, nor as 
guard of prisons, depots or stores, nor discharge any duties usually performed by 
Officers or soldiers, against the United States of American, until duly exchanged 
by the proper authorities.

signature: Wm. W. Durham
Sworn to and subscribed before me at Vicksburg, Miss, this 13th day of July, 1863 
Wm. P. David Lt. Col. 23nd Regt Ind. Vol. and paroling officer