"2 Sep 1777. It being represented to the Court that William Bajent who was formerly bound to Meshach Sexton, has been draughted in the Militia of this County for the Space of Six Months to March against an Invasion of the Indians it is therefore Ordered that the said Bagent do return to his said Masters services as the said draught is expired and that the same be allowed as part of his service." (1)
(1) Frederick County, Virginia Order Book 16:456-457, FHL US/CAN Film 31423.