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absolute, fee-simple interest in the same-

Your petitioner herewith encloses a copy of the oath of Amnesty, subscribed to by him which he prays may be taken as part of this petition.

He also encloses a certificate of the Clerk of the County Court of Accomack, as to proof of Title which he prays may be taken as part of this petition.

He also encloses a certificate of the Clerk of the District Court of the U.S. held at Norfolk as evidence that the United States has not acquired title to the said land by sale, confiscation or otherwise, which he prays may be taken as part of this petition.

Upon this statement of your petitioners case and the papers and evidence here with, [[strikethrough]] y [[/strikethrough]] he respectfully asks that the said lands may be restored to him, and that the said contracts for rent and the interest of the U.S. Government in and to the same, may be assigned and transferred to him.

Very Respectfully, 
George W Parker