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In the Clerk’s office of the County Court of Roanoke, the 28th day of September 1859. This deed of emancipation executed by Albert G Read was produced in said office, acknowledged by the said Albert G Read as his act and deed for the purpose therein stated. Given under my hand and seal of the said court the date above written.&#13;
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