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Harpers Ferry W Va
August 28th 1865

I William H Martin of Harpers Ferry Township County of Jefferson 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 there under 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. 

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

Sworn and subscribed before me - A Justice of the Peace in and for the said Town and County This 28th day of August 1865 

John Koon a Justice of 
Harpers Ferry Township in Jefferson County W. Va

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