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Oath prescribed by the Act of Congress approved July 2, 1862

I, William Cren , of Portmouth, in thecounty of Norfolk and State of Virginia do solemnly affirm that I have never voluntarily borne arms against the United States since I have been a citizen therof; that I have voluntarily given no aid, countenance, counsel, or encouragement to persons engaged in armed hostility thereto; that I have neither sought nor accepted, not attempted to exercise the functions of any office whatever, under authority, or pretended authority, in hostility to the United States; that I have not yielded a voluntary support to any pretended government, authority, power, or constitution within the United Sates, hostile or inimical thereto. And I do further affirm that, to the best of my knowledge and ability, I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on which I am about to enter : so help me God.
William Cren
Sworn and subscribed to before me, this Sixth day of February, 1868
Jno A Coke j.P. for City of Richmond

[5-Cent Revenue Stamp here.]
[[Stamp]] INTER.REVENUE FIVE CENTS CERTIFICATE  [[/Stamp]]