From George Washington to John Ashby, 29 December 1755
To John Ashby
[Winchester, 29 December 1755]
To Captain John Ashby. of the Second Company of Rangers.
As I am informed of several Soldiers having deserted your Company.
You are hereby ordered to pursue them with all possible dispatch; and use your utmost endeavours to apprehend and secure them. Given &c. at Winchester 29th December, 1755.
LB, DLC:GW.