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No. 462.

AMNESTY OATH.
Office of Provost Marshal,
Richmond, Va. October 11th 1865.

I, Thomas Hume, 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 11 day of October 1865. } Thomas Hume
E B. Townsend
Lieut. & Asst. Provost Marshal.


No.462

Provost Marshal's Office,
Richmond VA., October 11th 1865,
I do HEREBY CERTIFY, that on the 11th day of October 1865,
at RICHMOND, Va., the Oath prescribed by the President of the United States in his Proclamation of May 29th, 1865, was duly taken, subscribed, and made matter of Record by Thomas Hume
Portsmouth Va at Capital [[?]] Richmond,
EB Townsend
Lieut. & Asst Provost Marshal.

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