George Washington to Powell Hazel, October 10, 1755

[Winchester, 10 October 1755]

Press Warrant. viz.

By Virtue of the Power and authority to me given, as Commander in Chief of all the Forces now Raised &c.

I do hereby Impower you, Powell Hazel, to impress any Horse or Horses, for His Majesty–€™s Service, for the better transporting yourself to and from the Fort, wherein William Vance and Company are 1 Given under my hand, this 10th of October, 1755.

G:W.

A Copy of this was given James Sands, for going to the Fort, wherein Hill and Vanmerten were. 2