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Office of James E Turner
Notary Public
Hampton Va Nov 23 1867

I Gilbert Mears do solemnly swear that 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

Gilbert Mears his x mark

Sworn to and subscribed before me a Notary Public for the County of Elizabeth City this 23d day of November 1867.

James E. Turner
Notary Public

[[image]] INTERNAL REVENUE 5 5 FIVE CENTS 1867 IRW 29 JFF 5 5 CERTIFICATE

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