21From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 23 October 1756 (Washington Papers)
Last night I returned from a very long and troublesome jaunt on the Frontiers, as far as Mayo; where affairs seem to be in a dangerous situation: and to add to our misfortunes, I find our neighbourhood here on the wing—you and your Garrison, in great distress & danger. The Enemy ravaging the country about Conogochieg, stony-run, and South-Branch—Loud and general complaints for protection—few...
22From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 17 April 1757 (Washington Papers)
You are to remain with the Garrison at this place, ’till the maryland troops shall relieve you: As soon after as possible you are to march the virginia Troops to Fort Loudoun—taking care to carry all the virginia stores to that place, except a few tools which shou’d be sent to the Branch. But, if it shou’d so happen that there do not come waggons enough to carry off the whole at once; You must...
23From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 24 April 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Lt Colonel Stephen. Sir [Fort Loudoun] April 24th 1758. I have this instant, and not before, received Orders from the President to complete the Regiment under my command. But, as no money is yet come for that salutary purpose, I am at a loss how to act. However, that no time may be lost, or blame laid at my door ; I desire that you will send as many officers on this Service as can be spared...
24From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 24 May 1758 (Washington Papers)
Orders for Lt Colo. Stephen, of the Virginia Regiment. Sr John St Clair having, by virtue of a Power from the Commander in Chief for the southern district, put the Troops of this Colony under marching Orders —and at the same time thought it necessary, that I should wait upon the President, to settle the Affairs of the two Virginia Regiments —You are therefore—if no contradictory Orders come...
25From George Washington to Adam Stephen, 16 July 1758 (Washington Papers)
To Lieutt Colo. Stephen of the Virga Regimt—Rays Town Sir Camp at Fort Cumberland 16th July 1758. Your favours of the 13th and 14th lye before me to answer. I have Orderd the Paymaster, and Quarter Master, to make use of the Escort that attends Governor Glen, and desire you will cause them to return to this place as soon as possible. The Quarter Master brings you all the stuff he has for...