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AMNESTY OATH
OFFICE OF PROVOST MARSHAL,
Yorktown, Va [[crossed out]] Fort Monroe [[/crossed out]], Oct 23 1865.
I John R. Sheild of York Co Va, do solemnly swear, (or affirm,) 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 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. 
Sworn and subscribed before me,
this 23rd day of October 1865 } J R Sheild
[[?]] Coffin
Capt Sub Asst Provost Marshal.