1To George Washington from Joseph Stephens, 15 November 1760 (Washington Papers)
The Seven pounds Cash I Receved from Richard Stephens on account of Mr John Ballendine I Repaid to Richard Stephens for I was to Repay the money if you Did not Like of it and Richard Stephens told me you choosd to Settel with Mr Ballendine your Self and upon that I paid the money Back to Richard Stephens all from Sir your humbel Sar. ALS , DLC:GW . Joseph Stephens was a Fairfax County...
2To John Adams from Joseph Stephens, 6 February 1782 (Adams Papers)
I have now Served your excellency more then four year as faithfully as was in my power and have done as much to take care of your intrest at all times as though it had Been my own; and with as much fidelity—now if your excelly. will be kind enough to pass your word for me to Mr Hodshon I can soon get into a good way of busness with success can Soon get advanst a little in the world; and while...
3To John Adams from Joseph Stephens, 23 May 1782 (Adams Papers)
Your excellency gave me liberty to write to you and being persuaded of your goodness and generosity gives me reason to think that I may use the freedom alredy given; when I left your excellency monday last 13 May your excellency was kind enough to wish me success in what ever business I under took and said you would recommend gentlemen to me when it lay in your power. I can but kindly thank...