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086 State of Virginia City of Portsmouth I A S Watts do hereby certify that I have read the Presidents proclamation of the 29th of May 1866, and that I am not subject to any or either of the fourteen exceptions mentioned therein. A.S. Watts Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of Oct 1865 Robt. K. Bain Notary Public We G.M. Bain Jr. and Jno Nash do certify that we are personally acquainted with Mr. A.S. Watts and that the fact states in the above affidavit [[strikethrough]] are [[/strikethrough]] is true to the best of our knowledge and belief. Geo. M. Bain Jr John Nash Sworn to and subscribed before me this 17th day of October 1865. Robt. K. Bain Notary Public [[5 cent revenue stamp]]