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United States of America,
STATE OF VIRGINIA,
Northampton County City of Norfolk, S. S.

I, Edw'd M. Hallett of the County of Northampton State of Virginia - do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth 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, in reference to the emancipation of Slaves. SO HELP ME GOD,

[[strikethrough]] E.M. H. [[/strikethrough]]

E.M. Hallett

Subscribed and sworn to this day of February 22d A.D. 1867, before me EC Fitchell J.P.

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A couple of ^ symbols, unsure what they meant. Also unsure where to put name on right side of paper