Morning all...I have received this record from the Texas State Archives:
State of Texas
County of McLennan(?)
I, J. F. Cavitt, born in Robertson Co., in the State of TX, aged 50
years and 7 months, and by occupation a Farmer & Oil Miller do hereby
scknowledge to have voluntarily enlisted this 17th day of June, 1918, as
a private in the Ranger Force of this State, for the period of two
years, unless discharged sooner by proper authority. And I do solemnly
swear that will faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the
duties incumbent on me as an officer of the Ranger Force according to
the best of my skill and ability, agreeably to the Constitution and Laws
of the United States and of this State, and I do further solemnly swear
that since the adoption of the Constitution of this State, I being a
citizen of this State, have not fought a duel with deadly weapons, nor
have I acted as second in carrying a challenge, or aided, advised or
assisted any person thus offending. And I furthermore swear that I ahve
not, directly nor indirectly, paid, offered or promised to pay,
contributed nor promised to contribute, any money or valuable thing, or
promised any public office or employment, to secure my appointment. So
help me God.
Signed: J. F. Cavitt
Date: 17th June, 1918
Residence: McGregor, McLennan Co