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United States of America

I, E. M Jenkins of the District of Barnwell State of South Carolina, do solemnly swear, or affirm, in 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.

E M Jenkins

Subscribed and sworn before me, at Blackville this the 2d day Sept A.D, 1865
James E. Robinson
[[Mayor? Magst?]]

The above named has light complexion, black hair, and black eyes; is five feet eight inches high, aged thirty four years; by profession a Physician -