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Office of W R. Willis Notary Public
Hampton Va. Nov. 21st 1867.

Amnesty Oath

I Mattie K Chisman do solemnly swear in the presence of Allmighty God, that I will hence forth 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 made during the late rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves - So help me God.

Mattie K. Chisman -

Sworn to & subscribed before me
the day & year first above written
W.R. Willis  Notary Public

Office of W R Willis Notary Public
Hampton Va Nov. 21st 1867.

I W R Willis a Notary Public for the County of Elizabeth City in the State of Virginia, do certify that Mattie K Chisman personally appeared before me in my County aforesaid, and made oath in due form of law, that she is not embraced in any of the exceptions in the President's proclamation of May 29th 1865. 

Mattie K. Chisman -

Sworn to & subscribed before me
the day & year first above written
W.R. Willis  Notary Public.