Oath of Deputy Marshal for Bass Reeves
5/29/1889
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This item is an oath of deputy marshal for Bass Reeves, one of the first African American deputy U.S. Marshals west of the Mississippi Riveer.
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OATH OF OFFICE
I, Bass Reeves, do solemnly swear that I will faithfully execute all lawful precepts, directed to the Marshal of the United States for the Western District of Arkansas, under the authority of the United States, and true returns make, and in all things well and truly, and without malice or partiality, perform the duties of Deputy Marshal of the Western District of Arkansas during my continuance in said office, and take only my lawful fees, so help me God.
Bass Reeves [s.s.]
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 29 day of
May 1889.
I. Parker
Judge Dist Court West Dist Ark
This primary source comes from the Records of District Courts of the United States.
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7582076Full Citation: Oath of Deputy Marshal for Bass Reeves; 5/29/1889; Oaths of Deputy Marshals, 1868 - 1945; Records of District Courts of the United States, Record Group 21; National Archives at Fort Worth, Fort Worth, TX. [Online Version, https://docsteach.org/documents/document/oath-bass-reeves, March 29, 2024]