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0439

Office Provost Marshal
Aug 1st 1865
   I Catherine Collins of Dinwiddie County State of Virginia do solemnly swear (or affirm) in the 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 reffernce to the emancipation of Slaves. So help me God.

Parthena her x mark Collins
Witness T. Fallaway.

I Certify that the above oath was administered by and signed before me this 1st day of August 1865 in obedience to the Amnesty Proclamation of the President of the United States, dated May 29, 1865.

B.L. Everett,
Capt. and Provost Marshal
Office Asst. Supt. F Bureau
City Point Va Aug 29th 1865.

I certify that the above is a correct copy 
William Hedges
Capt and Asst. Supt. F.B.

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