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AMNESTY OATH.
[[image - Mississippi State seal]]
The State of Mississippi,
ADAMS COUNTY.

I, Brevort Butler, do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) in the presence of Almighty God, that I will hereafter faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of the States thereunder; and that I will, in like manner, abide by and faithfully support all the laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So HELP ME GOD.

Brevort Butler
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 7 day of August 1865.
R. Bullock [L. S.]
Judge of the Probate Court.

I certify that the above is a true copy of an oath sworn to and subscribed before me, this 7 day of August A.D. 1865. as witness my hand and seal of the Probate Court
R Bullock
Judge of the Probate Court.

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