(Signed) BENJAMIN FERRIS.
Sworn before me, November
19th, 1852. U. G. paris, Justice of the Peace.
state oF neW-YorK:
Executive Chamber, Albany, Nov. 30, 1852.
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a correct copy of certain proofs filed in the Executive Department, upon which I have appointed Henry B. Northup an Agent of this State, to take proper proceedings in behalf of Solomon Northup, there in mentioned.
(Signed,) WASHINGTON HUNT.
By the Governor.
J. F. R., Private Secretary.
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STATE OF NEW-YORK: