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AMNESTY OATH
Office of Provost Marshal,
Hampton Fort Monroe Oct 2nd 1865
I S H Armistead, do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) 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.
Sworn and subscribed to, before me,
this 2nd day of October 1865 | S W Armistead
J.H. Clarke
A. As provost Marshal.
Hampton Va