The State of Texas I Joseph T Chastain do
County of Collin solemnly swear that I will
Support the Constitution and
Laws of the State of Texas and also the Constitution and
Laws of the Confederate States of America so long as I remain
A citizen thereof and that I will true allegience bear to the same
And that I will discharge the duties incumbant on me as a Captain
Of a company of the state troops of the 2nd Regt.15th Brigade to the
Best of my skill and ability so help me God.
J.T.Chastain
Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 10th. Day of November 1862.
John Shields J.P.