Oath of Loyalty

John R. Courtney

This is John R. Courtney's 1866 Oath of Loyalty to the United States. Courtney, a native of Kentucky, states that he has lived in Missouri for 27 years. He says that in 1862 he was enrolled by the military authorities as "disloyal--but against my wishes." Courtney was also required to give bond, although "at the time I told Col[.] Penick I could prove my loyalty." The oath is No. 246 in a bound volume.

1866

Surviving a Guerrilla War

John R. Courtney

Liberty, Missouri
Clay County, Missouri

Government Document

Charles F. Curry Library, William Jewell College

William Jewell Special Collections, Missouri Collection, E2: Volume 1.

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