John B. Jones, Ranger Oath, 1874
I Jno B. Jones do Solemnly Swear that
I will bear true allegiance to the State of
Texas, and that I will serve her honestly
and faithfully against all her enemies or
opposers whatsoever, and observe & obey the
orders of the Governor of the State, and the
orders of the officers appointed over me accor-
ding to an Act of the Legislature for raising
a Battalion for frontier protection approved
April 10, 1874 Jno B. Jones
Sworn to and subscribed before me,
This the 19th day of May A.D. 1874
Sam P. Frost
Notary Public
Navarro County
Texas