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United States of America Minerva M. Colt of the County of Walton state of Ga. 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. Minerva M Colt Subscribed and sworn to before me at Monroe Ga this 9th day of Oct A.D. 1865 Jesse Mitchell Ordinary of Walton County Ga The above named has Fair complexion Black hair and Black eyes, is 5 feet 8 inches high aged 38 years.