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United States of America
I John DeBree of the City of Norfolk State of Virginia, do solemnly swear in presence of the 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!
(Signed) John Debree

Subscribed and sworn to before me, this 22nd day of November A. D. 1865 (signed) John S. Tucker
Notary Public-

I certify that the above is a true copy of an Oath subscribed and sworn before me this 22nd day of November 1865-

John S. Tucker 
Notary Public

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