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No. 217   

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

I, Mrs. M.V. Stiles, of the County of Chatham State of [blank], do solemnly affirm in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support 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 reference to the emancipation of slaves—So HELP ME GOD.

(Signed,) 
Mrs. M.V. Stiles
I certify that the above is a true copy. 
Aug. 21 1865  V.L. Norton
Lieut. and Ass't Provost Marshal, Savannah, Ga.

[[stamp]] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE UNITED STATES [[/stamp]]

The above named has light complexion dark hair, and blue eyes; is 6 feet 4 inches high, aged 58 years; by profession a ………………………