 I, AB, do truly and sincerely acknowledge, profess, testify and declare that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is, and of right ought to be, a fre.e, sovereign and independent State, and I do swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the said...  The General Laws, from the Adoption of the Constitution, [1780] to [Nov.1835]. - Page 225by Massachusetts - 1823Full view - About this book
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...and declare, that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is, and of right ought to be, a free, sovereign, and independent state; and I do swear, that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the eaid commonwealth, and that I will defend the same against traitorous conspiracies... | |
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