Legrand Edwin Oswald (1 results)

A scarce oath of allegiance to the Republic of Texas, written and signed by Edwin Oswald LeGrand, a signer of the Texas Declaration of Independence. The document reads, in full: "Republic of Texas County of San Augustine I do hereby certify that Charles L. Cannon this day personally appeared before me at my offices and took and subscribed to the oath of allegiance in accordance with the Constitution and Laws and seal of office. Given under my hand this the 6th day of June AD 1838. E.O. LeGrand C.J.C.C." There is also a slightly lighter note beneath the text, also in LeGrand's hand, reading "Emigrated the 1st March 1837," which presumably relates to Cannon's arrival in Texas. At bottom right, the document is witnessed, in faint ink, by Joseph Shanks and Thomas P. Payne. Edwin LeGrand, a native of North Carolina, migrated to Texas from Alabama in 1833, settling near St. Augustine. He participated in the Siege of Bexar and was one of three representatives from St. Augustine to the 1836 Convention at Washington-on-the-Brazos, where he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, the latter of which he mentions in the present document. From there, he rejoined the Texas Army, participating in the Battle of San Jacinto. For some years after Texas Independence, LeGrand served as chief justice in his home county; the initials after his signature on the present document presumably stand for "Chief Justice County Court." Old folds. Shadows from wax seals (the seals no longer present). Tanned, with a few mild instances of ink burn. Overall very good.