The book contains oaths which have been signed by officials of Government House and Council Chamber in Sierra Leone. Included are oaths for the governor, sheriff, members of the legislative council, commissioner of the court of requests, commissioner of roads, coroner, clerk of the council, councillors, and also declarations against transubstantiation and popery.
Book of Oaths from Government House and Council Chamber, Sierra Leone
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- Dates of Creation1833-1882
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- Language of MaterialEnglish.
- Physical Description1 volume
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Collection level description created by Marion Lowman, Bodleian Library of Commonwealth and African Studies at Rhodes House.
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