Dated “OFFICE PROVOST MARSHAL (Office of Notary Public),  Staunton, VA, July 10^th, 1865”. Pre-printed form, 1 page. 5.5” x7.5. Exhibits fold-marks, light fading, chipped upper left corner.

Text:

“AMNESTY OATH:

I, Matthew Pilson of Augusta Co., VA…do solemnly swear, in the presence of ALMIGHTY GOD, THAT I WILL HENCEFORTH FAITHFULLY FULLY SUPPORT, PROTECT AND DEFEND THE Constitution of the United 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 / (sgnd. Matthew Pilson) / Sworn to and subscribed before me, 10^th day of July 1865 /J.C. Wheat Notary Public / I certify that the above is a true copy of C. Wheat / Notary Public.”

Matthew Pilson was born on 30 November 1799. He was the son of George Pilson and Elizabeth Thomson. He was a farmer who resided in Augusta County, Virginia. On 5 November 1834, he married Lavinia Finley (1810-1882). They had thirteen children; two of his sons served in the 1^st Virginia Cavalry. He died on 30 March 1891 and is buried in the family cemetery in Augusta County, at the age of 91.

Solid Post-war collectible: Amnesty oath required of all civilian male residents of the former Confederacy.  [jp/ld] [ph:L]

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