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Fort Johnson NC June 19 1867 [[left margin]] June 19. 67 [[/left margin]] I, J. M. McGowan, a resident of Brunswick County, North Carolina, am personally acquainted with Elizabeth Savage & one grandchild destitute, Widow who reside Brunswick County, North Carolina, and state, to the best of my knowledge and belief, that she is unable to maintain herself & grandchild and has no friends to assist her and is worthy of charity from the government, and is in danger of starvation if relief is not given. J M McGowan {Seal} Sworn and subscribed to before me, this 19 day of June, 1867 W Lyman Capt 20th US Infy Comdg Fort NOTE. - This Certificate must be signed and sworn to before some officer or agent of this Bureau.