Signed 4 months after Abraham Lincoln was shot by John Wilkes Booth.
This document reads: I James Spencer of Wilkes County, State of NC, do solemnly swear or affirm, in the presence of Almight 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 all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God.
James (his x mark) Spencer
Sworn and subscribed to this the 24th day of Aughust A.D. , 1865, before John Gentry, J.P.
It is hereby certified that the above is a true copy of the original oath taken and subscribed by ____(blank)________
John Gentry J.P.
J? Parks J.P.
A Parks J.P.
