Our Family Documents

I, Elisha Whittington, do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God,
that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of
the United States and the Union of the states thereunder; and that I will, in like
manner, abide by and faithfully support laws and proclamations which have been
made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves.
So help me God.

[signed] Elisha Whittington

Sworn to and subscribed at Washington, La.
this 7th day of August
1865, before me:

Pren Wm Brown
2nd Lt., 787th Reg., U.S.A.I.
Provost Marshall

Description
Age: 61
Height: 6 feet 2 inches
Color of eyes: Hazel
Color of hair: Grey
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Headquarters, United States Forces, Washington, La., August 7, 1865
I hereby certify that the Amnesty Oath prescribed by the Proclamation of the
President of the United States, was duly administered to Elisha Whittingtion, of
St. Landry, La. by my order, this 7 day of August, 1865.

Robt. F. Atkins
Lt. Col., 787th Reg, H. Q. Bat Commanding [Pm]

Amnesty Oath