George Washington to John Hardin, October 11, 1755

[11 October 1755]

Orders Given to Captain Harden, commanding the Militia; and Lieutenant Lemon, commanding the Rangers, at Winchester, October 11th 1755.

As I have been informed that there are Indians lurking about the Plantation of Stephen Julian, 1 it is my Orders, that you, with the men under your command, proceed there very ealy to-morrow morning, and Scour all the woods and suspicious places thereabouts, before you proceed to meet Captain Smith, 2 and make a Report to me of what you shall observe. Given under my hand, October 11, 1755.

G:W.