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0399 Harpers Ferry West Virginia September 6th 1865 I John B Johnson of Alexandria city State of Virginia do solemnly swear in 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 at I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with referance to the emancipation of slaves. So Help me God. J. B. Johnson And further I do solemnly swear that I do not come under any of the exceptions enumerated in the presidents proclamations of date May 29th 1865 state of West Virginia Jefferson County [[?]] Sworn and Subscribed to before me in my township of Harpers Ferry this 7th day of September 1865 J W Daniels Justice