Deposition of John Fitzgerald., this 3d March, 1865

Deposition of John Fitzgerald.

British Consulate, Port of Charleston:

John Fitzgerald make thoath and saith, that he is a native of Ireland; that he arrived in the United States about twelve years ago; that he is a mariner, and has never become a citizen of the United States, nor in any way failed in the performance of his duty as a British subject; that he has a wife and two children, and has supported himself of late by running a small boat from Charleston to Mount Pleasant, carrying passengers.

Deponent saith, he applied at the provost marshal’s office on this morning (3d of March) for a permit to employ himself and boat in oystering and fishing; that he was then directed to apply to Colonel Woodford for a license; that he proceeded to Colonel Woodford’s headquarters, and showed to him his consular certificate of nationality, and made a request for a license. Colonel Woodford then asked deponent if he had been to the citadel to take the oath of allegiance. Deponent said he had not. Colonel Woodford then said that no licenses could be granted to those who did not take the oath of allegiance.