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[Copy.] HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES NO. 840 PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE. Sumter S. C., Aug 13 1865. E Y M Curtis do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support and defend the Conststution 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 Emancipation of Slaves - "SO HELP ME GOD." Sworn to and subscribed before me, at Sumter S. C., this 13 day of Aug 1865. E Y M Custis W Burgess Capt & Asst Provost Marshal. [Copy.] HEADQUARTERS UNITED STATES FORCES NO. 841 PROVOST MARSHAL'S OFFICE. Sumter S. C., Aug 13 1865. L F B Curtis do solemnly swear, in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support 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 Emancipation of Slaves - "SO HELP ME GOD." Sworn to and subscribed before me, at Sumter S. C., this 13 day of Aug 1865. L F B Custis W Burgess Capt & Asst Provost Marshal.