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NARA 647 We, Monroe Hunter and James Rice, of Eddyville parish or county of Lyon and State of Kentucky do solemnly swear that we are neighbors of Henry Brooks and have been well acquainted with him for 25 years and 9 years respectively; that he is the identical Henry Brooks that he represents himself to be Henry Brooks who enlisted in the military service of the United States and served in Company "F", 100 Regiment US Colored Infty Vols and that we are not, jointly or severally, directly or indirectly, interested in any claim which the said Henry Brooks has or may have against the United States. Monroe Hunter his x mark James Rice his x mark Witnesses James N Catlett R. G. Holloway Sworn to and subscribed before me this 25th day of July, 1873 and I hereby certify that the contents of the foregoing affidavit were carefully read by me to the affiants before subscribing their names thereto, and I know the affiants to be credible persons. Dan. B. Cassidy Notary Public Lyon County Kentucky
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Not sure where these two names should be added to transcription[[James M Catill?]] [[R ? Holloway?]]
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Reopened for Editing 2024-07-16 15:40:49
Typically the "his x mark" is put at the end of the name of the persons mark for searchability. (Actually not typical it is per instructions to place after full name)
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added NARA, removed extra line feeds,