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Presence of Almighty God, that I will henceforth faithfully support, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of 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. M. Hinkle {Seal} Sworn to and Subscribed before me, this 13th day ofJuly 1865 (in duplicate) Thomas A. Pollock Pro. Mar. Post of Fort Smith Ark." A true copy of the original attest Ed A Scott clerk Amnesty Oath, under Proclamation of the President of the United States dated May 29th 1865. {US 5 ct Stamp} Fort Smith Ark July 13th 1865 I B. F. Hinkle of Crawford County State of Arkansas, do Solemnly swear 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 States, thereunder; And that I will in like manner abide by and faithfully support all laws and proclamations which have
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