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AMNESTY OATH.
OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL.
Hampton Fort Monroe Oct 11th 1865.

I F. A. Schmelz, do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) in the presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend tho Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States thereunder, 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.
   
F.A. Schmelz

Sworn and subscribed to, before me,
This 11th day of October 1865.
J.H. Clarke 
Lieut Asst Provost Marshal
Hampton, Va

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