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No. 1039

I do solemnly swear or affirm, in the presence of Almighty God that I will henceforth faithfully defend the Constitution of the United States, and the Union of 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. 

HCH. Cromwell

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Sworn to and Subscribed before me this thirteenth day of July 1865 A.D. 1865

Hn. Kenneth
Mayor
Of the City of New Orleans.