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I, Rufus Galloway , a resident of Brunswick County, N.C., am personallh acquainted with Carson Smith is , destitute and that he , [[strikethrough]]who[[/strikethrough]] resides in Brunswikc County, N.C., and state, to the best of my knowledge and belief , that he is unable to maintain himself and family and that he has no friends to assist him , and that he worthy of charity from the government. Rufus Galloway {Seal} Sworn and subscribed to before me, , this day of , 1866. Note. - This Certificate must be signed and sworn to before some Magistrate, Justice of the Peace, or officer of the army.