The Oath of Allegiance from the 1700s

The Oath of Allegiance from the 1700s

We do swear (or solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm) that we renounce and refuse all allegiance to George the Third, King of Great Britain, his heirs and successors; and that we will be faithfull and bear true allegiance to (the colonies name here), as a free and independent State; and that we will not, at any time, door cause to be done anymatter or thing that will be prejudicial or injurious to the freedom and independence therof; and we do further swear (or solemnly, sincerely and truly declare and affirm) that we never have, since the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America, coluntarily joined, aided, assisted or abetted the King of Great Britain, his generals, fleets or armies, or their adherents (Knowing them to be such) whilst employed against the said United States, or either of them.

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