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Hampton Va May 1st 1866

I William Reed do solemnly swear in the 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 reference to the emancipation of Slaves. So help me God,

William Reed

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 1st day of May 1866.

S.E. Rickford,
Not. Pub.