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We the undersigned do solemnly swear that, we are personally acquainted with J. Jenkins Mikell of State and District aforesaid, and we know of our own knowledge that the facts as set forth in the above petition are true. Jno G Thurston E. William Whaley Sworn to and Subscribed before me this 19th day of September 1865 William Whaley Magistrate [[2 stamps]] The amnesty oath pf Mr Mikell was attached to his application for his Edisto Island Lands now before the Bureau for consideration as well as his oath under the proclamation of Pres. Lincoln