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State of Louisiana Parish of Bossier
Plainville La. Sept. 1st 1865

No. 25.
I, J.M. Nuckolls do solemnly swear, (or affirm) in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully defend the constitution of the United States and the Union of States themselves, 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.

(signed) J. M. Nuckolls
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of September 1865
(signed) J.J. Swinall Justice Peace