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United States of America
State of Virginia
City of Portsmouth s.s.

I A.S. Watts of the City of Portsmouth, state of Virginia do solemnly swear or affirm in presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth 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 in reference to the emancipation of slaves, so help me God. 
 
AS Watts

United States of America
State of Virginia
City of Portsmouth, to wit. 

I, Robt T.K. Bain a Notary Public for the city and state aforesaid do certify that the above is a true copy of the original oath of A.S. Watts on file in my office 

Given under my hand and seal this 17th day of Oct 1865
Rob. T.K. Bain Notary Public 

[[5 cent revenue stamp]]