Naturalization Intent: Thomas Powers

Thomas Powers, an alien, who has lately arrived in the United States, and is desirous of being naturalized a citizen thereof, this day appeared in Court, and in persuance of the act of Congress, made a report of himself, which report is in the following words: “I, Thomas Powers, make the following report of myself to the County Court of Jefferson, in the State of Virginia, that is to say I report that I was born in he County of Waterford, in Ireland, on the 17th day of December, in the year 1803, being now in the 28th year of my age, that I am a subject of the King of Great Britain and Ireland, owing allegiance to that monarch and none other, that I migrated from Ireland in the year 1828 and that I intend to settle myself in the state of Virginia. Given under my hand this 16th day of August, 1831. Thomas Powers.

Thomas Powers, a native of Ireland, this day declared on oath, that it is bona fide his intention to become a citizen of the United States, and renounce forever all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign Prince, Potentate, State or Sovereignty whatever, and particularly to William 4th King of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.