Correction of the names on this 1862 document. ..The following is from my book:

CHASTAIN, Joseph Inman Chastain (1827 TN-d. in FL) m-M.L. Vowell (Capt, Collin Co, TST)

SHIELDS, John B. Shields, b-1813 TN; m-M.A. Shook; J.P. (mustering officer, Collin Co, TST)
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THE STATE OF TEXAS}
COUNTY OF COLLIN} I, Joseph I. Chastain, do 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 allegiance bear to the same And that I will discharge the duties incumbent on me as a Captain of a
company of the state troops of the 2nd Regt., 15th [Militia] Brigade to the Best of my skill and ability so help me God.
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J. I. Chastain
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Sworn to and subscribed before me on the 10th Day of November 1862.
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John Shields, J.P.
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