GW to AS Sept. 11, 1755
Alexandria Instructions for Lieutenant Colonel Stephen.
1st So soon as you arrive in Alexandria, you are to take upon you the command of the Troops that are Recruited and brought in from the different Counties, by the several Officers; and after reviewing them, you are to receive and reject, such men as fall properly under the enclosed Instructions, which were delivered each Recruiting Officer, to Regulate his Conduct by.
2dly You are to be very careful in having exact Returns made every Day of each Company; by which you are to see that no more Provisions are drawn than what is necessary-3dly You are to see that the Muster Rolls of each Company and Party, are called regularly three times a day; and that the Men are as often called out, and taught the New platoon way of Exercising.
4thly The Men are to Cook their own provisions in the Barracks provided by Major Carlyle; whom you are to apply to for such necessary things, as you shall have absolute occasion for. 5thly The Men are to be regularly practiced in Shooting at Targets; in order that they may acquire a Dexterity in that way of Firing.
6thly In all things you are to see that good and regular Discipline is observed; in order to do which, you are to Govern yourself in every Respect, by the Rules and Articles, of War. Given under my hand, this Eleventh of September, 1755. GW
Herewith are enclosed the Orders for each Recruiting Officer appointed to this Rendezvous, which you may deliver as they come in.

GW to AS Sept. 20, 1755
Fort Cumberland, Md.
Instructions to Colonel Adam Stephen.
1st To complete the Stockade round the Magazine, as soon as possible; and to have that House which contains the empty Casks, covered with Dirt, and the Ammunition removed into it.
2ly To have the Barracks well cleaned and Sweetened as soon as the Hospital is Removed, and the Troops moved into them.
3ly To have Wood on the other side of the Run cut down, and burnt, or corded up for Firing.
4ly To Secure all the publick Horses that may be brought in by the Country People; and to use all possible Diligence, in getting those that are carried off by others.
5ly To send out a Party after the Horses John Nickols informs of; also after some that were Sold to John Nealand, without Leave; and to employ Hands to look after the whole, until I return.
6ly To See that both Officers and Soldiers, are Regularly and constantly, Exercised twice a Day; and that the Adjutant is very diligent in his Duty. 7ly To be particularly kind &c. to Captain Montour, and to Treat the Indians, if any arrive with him, in the most familiar manner; 8ly To Leave Instructions with Captain Savage, to observe the same Directions, when you come to Williamsburgh. 9ly When the Coopers arrive, to see they are constantly employed; and they are to make their Casks so small, that a Horse may carry two of them.
If they do not arrive soon, you are to send an Express for them.
10ly To see that Gun-Smith is as Expeditious as possible, in Repairing the Arms: and to order the Carpenters to make Ram-rods for them. 11ly To send three Sergeants to each place of Rendezvous; as soon as they shall be thought capable of teaching the Recruits; and to deliver each of them one of the Country's Horses, if it is thought advisable - as they are to be answerable for them. Given under my Hand, at Fort Cumberland, September 20, 1755. GW