11From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 1 February 1756 (Washington Papers)
If you find that a good road by Ross’s Mill can be so easily cut; the sooner it is set about the better. As the Governor is still silent concerning what I represented about building a Fort on Pattersons Creek; I would have you desist, at least for a while—and erect such Buildings as are absolutely necessary at Fort Cumberland, and no more. You may depend upon it, I shall take proper notice of...
12From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 25 March 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Adam Stephen, 25 Mar. 1756. On 19 May 1756 Stephen wrote to GW : “I am sorry that I did not receive yours from Quantico dated March 25th.”
13From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 7 April 1756 (Washington Papers)
I am very much surprized to hear that the Officers with the Detachments from Fort Cumberland, are returned without meeting with the Enemy: as they were committing their depredations and cruelties in all parts at that time, even as low as Sleepy-Creek. It is determined here by Lord Fairfax and others of the militia, that a number of them shall be raised to march out and scour the Country—They...
14From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 26 April 1756 (Washington Papers)
I received your several Letters yesterday, and am very glad to hear that all our Garrisons are safe. We every day expect very strong reinforcements and as soon as they arrive, shall scour all the woods between this and Fort Cumberland: and put what is possible to spare into the Garrisons: But, until I have effected the first plan, can not possibly join you; as it would be of the worst...
15From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 12 May 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Adam Stephen, 12 May 1756. On 19 May 1756 Stephen wrote to GW : “I reced yours of the twelveth.”
16From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 18 May 1756 (Washington Papers)
When I wrote to you last, I expected to have been at Fort Cumberland ere this; but the multiplicity of business in which I am engaged, will prevent me now until my return from Williamsburgh; which may be sometime hence: as I wait, at this place, the arrival of an association of Gentlemen; who are, I am told by the Governor, to point out the places for Forts to be built on our Frontiers. I am...
17From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 4 August 1756 [letter not found] (Washington Papers)
Letter not found: to Adam Stephen, 4 Aug. 1756. On 5 Aug. 1756 GW wrote to Stephen: “Yesterday I wrote you.”
18From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 5 August 1756 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 20th ultimo and 1st instant, I have just received. I am sorry to hear you even mention recalling Captain McKenzie from his Post. It must have been an extraordinary occasion that would have reconciled me to that proceeding; which wou’d have left Cox’s, Pearsalls and Kirkendalls Forts quite defenceless—to strengthen a Garrison which was only intended to defend the Stores, and might...
19From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 6 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
Yours of the 17th & 23d August I received —Mr Boyd is just returned from Williamsburg, settling his accompts, and getting a supply of cash—He will be with you to pay you off. I am in hopes our men for the future will be better satisfied, as the Committee have allowed them 8d. per day and their clothes, without any stoppages or deductions. The Governor expects this encouragement will engage the...
20From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 28 September 1756 (Washington Papers)
I arrived here last night, and observe your several letters concerning your present situation; and must acknowledge I have the greatest apprehensions of your danger: but as I have frequently expressed them to the Governor, and he has returned me no satisfactory answer—and know the determination of the Assembly & Committee is against improving that Fort: I can not give any orders as to your...