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OATH AND PAROLE.
OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL,
City Pt [[Point]] [[strikethrough]]Richmond[[/strikethrough]], Va., June 9" 1865.
I A E Bradford 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support all Acts of Congress passed during the existing rebellion with reference to slaves, so long and so far as not repealed, modified or held void by Congress, or by decision of the Supreme Court; and that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all Proclamations of the President made during the existing rebellion, having solemn parole of honor (to be enforced according to military law,) that I will hold no correspondence with, or afford any aid or comfort to any enemies or opposers of the United States, save as an act of humanity, to administer to the necessities of individuals, who are in sickness or distress; and I solemnly declare that this Oath and Parole are taken and given freely and willingly, without any mental reservation or evasion whatever, and with full intention to keep the same. 
A E Bradford
Sworn and subscribed to, before me, this 9 day of June 1865.
Ombrqil
Lt Col 38th U.S.V.
Provost Marshal

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