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Amensty Oath

As presented in President Johnsons Proclamation of May 29th 1865

I do solemnly swear in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect, & defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder and that I will in like manner, abide by & faithfully support all Laws and Proclamations which have been made during the existing Rebellion, with referrence to the Emancipation of Slaves, So help me God  
Joseph M H Wightmann

State of Virginia
County of Loudown 

I do hereby certify that the above is a Copy of the Amnesty Oath this day taken before me a Justice of the Peace insofar the County & State aforesaid
Gideon Housholder J.P.

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