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I D.S. Cuttino solemnly swear that I have carefully read the Amnesty Proclamation issued by Andrew Johnson, President of the United States of America, on May 29, 1865, and that I am not excepted from the benefits of that Proclamation by any one of the fourteen exceptions therein made except D.S. Cuttino Sworn to and subscribed before me at Columbia S.C. this 18th day of Nov 1865. L B Mesnard Capt. and Asst Pro. Mar No... United States of America I, D S Cuttino of the County of Richland Dist State of South Carolina do solemnly swear in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support 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 laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the Emancipation of slaves - So HELP ME GOD. D S CuttinO Sworn to and subscribed before me at Columbia S.C. this 13th day of Nov 1865. L B Mesnard Capt & Apt. S. Mar The above named has fair complexion, dark hair, and blue eyes; is 5 feet 7 1/2 inches, aged 23 years; by profession a merchant (The original oaths will be transmitted, by the officer administering them, to the Department of State, through intermediate channels, and a certified copy thereof will be furnished to the applicant for pardon, to accompany his petition.)