An auction on Ebay that is selling an Official Texas Document, Signed "William Petty," Anderson County, Texas, 11" x 8.75," toning and wear at folds. Petty swears "...that I have not been disfranchised for participation in any rebellion or civil war against the United States...given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof...that I will faithfully support the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States..." Loyalty oaths were used after the Civil War for two reasons: 1) to root out rebellious criminals and 2) to give citizens of questionable loyalty to forsake their previous allegiances and prove their loyalty to the victorious U.S. government. The oaths were constant reminders of where that loyalty should remain. Title of item: Lot 347: 1867,Texas Oath of Loyalty Document Seller: early_american_auctions Starts: Dec-08-02 10:00:00 PST Ends: Dec-08-02 22:00:00 PST Price: Starts at US $120.00 To bid on the item, go to: http://cgi.liveauctions.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1585739924 Item Description: Civil War DocumentsAugust 1, 1867, State of Texas Oath of Loyalty, Fine. Official Texas Document, Signed "William Petty," Anderson County, Texas, 11" x 8.75," toning and wear at folds. Petty swears "...that I have not been disfranchised for participation in any rebellion or civil war against the United States...given aid or comfort to the enemies thereof...that I will faithfully support the Constitution and obey the laws of the United States..." Loyalty oaths were used after the Civil War for two reasons: 1) to root out rebellious criminals and 2) to give citizens of questionable loyalty to forsake their previous allegiances and prove their loyalty to the victorious U.S. government. The oaths were constant reminders of where that loyalty should remain. Visit eBay, The World's Online Marketplace TM at http://www.liveauctions.ebay.com