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OATH OF AMNESTY
PRESCRIBED BY THE PROCLAMATION OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF
THE 29th OF MAY 1865.

Virginia, Loudoun County, to wit:
I do solemnly sware in 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. 

Betsey C. Mason

Sworn to and subscribed before me a [[strikethrough]] NOTARY PUBLIC [[//strikethrough]] Justice of the Peace and for the said County the second day of January the 2nd 1867.  Witness my hand the date first above mentioned.  
John L. Stout, J.P.

I certify that the above is a copy of the Oath of Amnesty administered by me; the original being filed in the Department of State in the city of Washington, D.C.