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I, John Wescott, of Currituck County, State of North Carolina, do solemnly swear or affirm, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of United States and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves.  So help me God. 
John Wescott

Sworn and subscribed to this 16th day of Sept, A.D 1865 before E.H. Walker, J.P.

It is hereby certified that the above is a true copy of the original oath taken and subscribed by John Wescott

E.H. Walker,J.P.
John B.[[Etheridge]], J.P.
  , J.P.

   

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