Aaron Burr 's Oath of Allegiance

This is the Oath of Allegiance and Fidelity that was signed by Lieutenant Colonel Aaron Burr, of Malcolm’s Regiment, while stationed and encamped with the Continental Army at Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. This affirmation came to be taken due to a Congressional Resolve dated February 3, 1778, that directed “every officer who holds or shall hereafter hold a commission or office from Congress” to take this oath.