Partly-printed DS, signed "Wm. M. Williams" and “Dan'l Pittman,” one page, 7.25 x 4.5, August 15, 1865. Scarce 'Oath of Allegiance' document sworn by William M. Williams in Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, in part: "I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United States and the union of the States thereunder, and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves." Signed at the conclusion by the recipient of the oath, "Wm. M. Williams," and signed twice by Daniel Pittman as a witness, "Dan'l Pittman." Matted and framed to an overall size of 12.25 x 10. In very good to fine condition, with light creasing and intersecting folds.William M. Williams (1828–1887) had served in Company C, Fulton Dragoons, Cobbs Legion of Cavalry. His brother James E. Williams (1826–1900), a staunch secessionist, served as mayor of Atlanta from 1866–1868. Judge Daniel Pittman (1793–1871) represented Gwinnett County in the Georgia State Senate. A rarely seen Georgia oath, boasting a desirable reference to the emancipation of slaves.Format: DS