Taking the Oath of Allegiance
Summary
Captain Burns, Provost Marshal of Hagerstown, makes disloyal citizens take oath of allegiance. So far, 61 citizens, including William T. Hamilton, a lawyer, had been administered the oath. One man, Henry Rice, first refused to take oath, but changed his mind after a night in jail, Article includes the allegiance.
Article Source
Newspaper: The Valley Register
Publication Date: August 1st, 1862
Page/Column: 2A
Town: Middletown, MD
County: Frederick
Subjects
- Civilian Divided Loyalties
- Civil Liberties
