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Amnesty Oath, Under Proclamation of the President of the United States, dated May 29th 1865.

Fort Smith Ark.
August 4th 1865.

I W. A. Porter of Sebastian 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 been made, during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves. So help me God!

(signed) W. A. Porter

Subscribed and sworn to 
before me this 4th day of August 1865.
(signed) Thomas A. Pollok
Pro. Mar. Post of Fort Smith 
Ark.

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