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Danville Texas April 27. 1869
Major General J J Reynolds Comdg. 5 Military Distr Texas
Austin. Texas.

Sir,
In obedience to General Order, Vacating all civil offices on the 25.th, instant, excepting those who can take oath according to 14th Amendment unless their disabilities are removed by act of Congress. 

My books and Papers are ready to be turned over to my Successor

I believe my disabilities are removed I see they were removed by bill originating in the Senate, and passed the House. I do not know whether it went to the President or not -

A Second Bill relieving disabilities of several hundred - my name among the list, endorsed by yourself & others originated in the House on 30th March 69: passed & not acted upon by the senate - therefore failed - 

I can take the oath upon the above considerations of relief - in the oath, and I can take the oath honestly without any relief, with this fact I never held office or did any thing else - through aid or Symphy. Only for the whole object of keeping out of the war - my feelings of true loyalty never for one hour changed towards the government of the United States -

I am ready Sir to take the oath inserting the above reasons - in the office of Justice of the Peace, Notary Public - and County Commissioner if not inconsistent oath with Law - and faithfully discharge the duties of Office

I have above made a true Statement of facts, in my case as far as I am informed and of my own feelings - ready to resume the duties of office or lay them aside temporarily or forever as the case may be - I await your instructions - 

John, E, George Ex J.P. & N.P.
Montague County
Precinct No. 1

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