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Hampton Va Nov. 15th 1867
Office W.R. Willis Notary Public

"Amnesty Oath"

I T. S. Tennis 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 made during the late rebellion with reference & the emancipation of slaves So help me God

T.S. Tennis

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

County of Elizabeth city to wit
I William R. Willis a Notary Public for the County aforesaid in the State of Virginia do certify that T.S. Tennis personally appeared before me in my County aforesaid and made oath in due form of law that he is not embraced in any of the exceptions contained in the President's Proclamation May 29th 1865 -

T.S. Tennis

Sworn to and subscribed before me the 15th day of November 1867

W.R. Willis Notary Public

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