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Browsing named entities in The Daily Dispatch: March 21, 1864., [Electronic resource]. You can also browse the collection for B. F. Butler or search for B. F. Butler in all documents.
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Butler on the oath of allegiance.
--The following correspondence is published as having occurred between Butler and the lady whose name is signed to the first letter:
Locustville, Accomac Co., Va., March 10, 1864. General B. P., Butler: Sir:
My school has been closed since Christmas, because; as I understood thButler: Sir:
My school has been closed since Christmas, because; as I understood the oath required of us, I could not conscientiously take it. Having heard since that one of your officers explains the oath as meaning simply that we consent to the acts of the United States Government, and pledge passive obedience to the same, I take the liberty of addressing this to you, to ascertain if you so construct the oath. it never shall be opened.
I would advise you, madam, forthwith to go where your "sympathies" are. I am only doubtful whether it is my duty to send you. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, your obedient servant, B. F. Butler, Major General Commanding. To Mrs. Mary L. Graves, Locustville, Accomac county, Virginia.