Viewing page 54 of 272

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

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

STATE OF ARKANSAS, SS.
Washington County.

I Jacob. R. Cate of Washington 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 the States thereunder: and that I will in like manner, abide by and fully support all laws and proclamations which have been made during the existing rebellion with reference to the emancipation of slaves--so help me God.

Jacob R. Cate

Sworn to, and subscribed, before me, this 22nd day of Jan 186 [[strikethrough]] 5 [[/strikethrough]] 6.
George. W M Reed
[IN DUPLICATE.]  Clerk of the Circuit Court Washington County.

Transcription Notes:
I don't know what to put to indicate the sign before SS. Please check through the names. ---------- Reopened for Editing 2025-07-11 16:39:05