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New Orleans La., Sepber. 16th, 1865.
Sir,
I have the honor to apply for the benefits of the Amnesty proclamation of May 29th, 1865 - from which I am excluded by exceptions third - eight & thirteenth.
In taking up arms during the late struggle (after my native state, Louisiana, had seceded) I believed, in good faith, that I was defending the constitutional rights of the South against the encroachments of the North. Having appealed to the arbitration of the Sword, which has gone against us, I accept the decision as settling finally the questions of secession & slavery - & I offer now my allegiance to the Govt. of the United States, which I promise, truly & faithfully, to serve & uphold hereafter, against all external or internal foes.
Enclosed please find my oath of allegiance taken before the Mayor of this city.
(Signed) G. T. Beauregard late Genl. C.S.A
New Orleans La., Sepber. 16th, 1865.
Sir,
I have the honor to apply for the benefits of the Amnesty proclamation of May 29th, 1865 - from which I am excluded by exceptions third - eight & thirteenth.
In taking up arms during the late struggle (after my native state, Louisiana, had seceded) I believed, in good faith, that I was defending the constitutional rights of the South against the encroachments of the North. Having appealed to the arbitration of the Sword, which has gone against us, I accept the decision as settling finally the questions of secession & slavery - & I offer now my allegiance to the Govt. of the United States, which I promise, truly & faithfully, to serve & uphold hereafter, against all external or internal foes.
Enclosed please find my oath of allegiance taken before the Mayor of this city.
(Signed) G. T. Beauregard late Genl. C.S.A
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