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0068 I Francis R. Benson of the City of Portsmouth in the State of Virginia do hereby certify that I was intimately acquainted with John Richardson deceased referred to in the within petition, and I do further solemnly swear that the said John Richardson left surviving him but two children, the within mentioned petitioner John H Richardson and his infant or Minor sister Mary V. Richardson. Given under my hand this 23rd September in the year 1865 F.R. Benson [[image 1]] State of Virginia City of Portsmouth, To wit} This day personally appeared before me a Notary Public for the City and State aforesaid F. R. Benson whose name is signed to the above Certificate and made oath that the statements therein made are true and correct. In witness whereof, I, the said notary have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Notarial Seal this 23rd day of September AD 1865 Rob't K. Davis Notary Public [[image 2]]
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[[image 1: U.S. INTER. REVENUE AGREEMENT FIVE (5) CENTS. - George Washington's image. "R.B. Sept 23 65 written across]]
[[image 2: U.S. INTER. REVENUE INL'D EXCHANGE FIVE (5) CENTS with Geo. Washington's image. "R.K.B. Sep 23/65" written across]]
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