ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC, ENLISTMENT: A.D. BABIN : GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS Copyright © 2003 by K. Waterhouse. This copy contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives. ZenCity@aol.com *********************************************************************** USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** Front of form reads: A.D. Babin Enlisted at Port Galveston 2nd Jun 1840 By Capt. J.C. Kerrymore 1st Regiment of Infantry *************************** BEGIN ACTUAL TRANSCRIPTION: *************************** Republic of Texas, City of Galveston this 2d day of June 1840. I, John W. Berry, born in France, aged 24 years, 5 feet 9 inches high, of fair complexion, grey eyes, dark hair, and by profession a Labourer, do hereby acknowledge to have this day voluntarily enlisted as a Soldier in the Army of the Republic of Texas, for the period of three years, unless sooner discharged by proper authority; do also agree to accept such Bounty, Pay, Rations, and Clothing as is, or may be established by Law; and I, A.D. Babin, do solemnly swear that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the Republic of Texas, and that I will serve her faithfully and honestly against all her enemies and opposers whomsoever; and that I will observe and obey the orders of the President of the Republic of Texas, and the orders of the Officers appointed over me, according to the Rules and Articles of War. (signed) ?Ebe? Babin Sworn and subscribed to at Galveston, this 2d day of June 1840 before me (signed) Jno. J. Evans c Notary Public Galveston