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State of North Carolina
Rowan County

Personally appeared before me William P. Atuell acting Justice of the Peace, in and for Said County - Elsa McLaughlin and maketh oath in due form of Car. that She is unable since the death of her husband to support Lousa a colored slave or now a free-woman.  Sworn to and subscribed to before me This Aug 9th 1867

William P. Atuell J.P. {seal}   Elsa her X mark McLaughlin

[[left margin]] Aug. 9, 65 Elsa McLaughlin Off [[/left margin]]