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[A 51 ENCL]

I, Thos Arendell, of Carteret County, State of North Carolina, do solemnly swear or affirm in 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 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.

Thos Arendell

Sworn and subscribed to this the 10th day of September , A.D., 1865, before Isaac S. Hill, J.P.

It is hereby certified that the above is a true copy of the original oath taken and subscribed by Thos Arendel

Isaac S Hill, J.P.
Hugh Murdoch, J.P.

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