I do certify Will. Branham enlisted for the War in Col. Baylor's Dragoons 1778 & has faithfully served the term of his enlistment. /s/ Will Barret, Capt., Baylor's Dragoons

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Know all men by these presents that __ William Branham, soldier, belonging to the third Regt. Light Dragoons commanded by Col. George Baylor for ____ good causes by these presents do make constitute and appoint my truely friend Benjamin Hawkins my attorney and lawful allowing for me and in my name to and receive a payment of Virginia my wages due to me for the services I have done in the Continental Army. Prize money or land warrants and all other things whatsoever that be due to me for my services given and granting to my said attorney full power to take such legal methods to receive such sum or sums of money as myself -- might or could do ______ especially ____________ hereby ______ and confirm all that my said attorney or cause to be done ____________ of premises by virtue of these presents. In witness whereof have hereunto put my hand this fifth day of March 1784. /s/ Will. Branham /s/ B..... Hawkins _______ from the General Ledger in this Office. Markes Vandevale (?) Clk.

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