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OATH OF ALLEGIANCE. "I, M. E. Castex, do solemnly swear (or affirm,) in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect 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 existing reference to the emancipation of slaves. So Help Me God." Mrs M. E. Castex Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of October, A.D. 1865. A McLacklan J.P
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