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Norfolk October 1865

This is to certify that I was the chief Superintendent for making oil &c at the Norfolk Oil Works in this City & from its origanization & know that P.F. Schliecker was the Agent for said Co Sale of oil.  & for making advances for material & that he was a Stockholder in said Company that Mr Schliecker is & has been a truly loyall to the United States Govt. & that he is the only person who should take charge of this Property as articles of the Company have been taken therefrom for the use of Rebels & the property been burnt & only the ruins remains.

M. L. Henry Sup of the Norfolk Oil works