To GW
April 22, 1758
Fredericksburgh, Va.
Sir,
I am this moment arrived, and find your orders to march which shall be Complyd with; tho' The President gave directions for refreshing the men and Paying them off here- As soon as the men are on their March I will come on, and hope the pleasure of Seeing you Thursday night; I in the mean time; I am with Respect, Sir, your most Obt. huble Sert. Adam Stephen

GW to AS
April 24, 1758
Sir:
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 from your command; and let them recruit about Fredericksburgh and the parts adjacent.
You will no doubt take care to direct them, to enlist such men as will not finally be refused. Let the Officers give a little advance, and an order upon me for the balance of the levy-money, to each recruit; which shall be paid to them immediately upon their arrival. They are to enlist upon the same footing with the new raised regiment; with this advantage, to the recruit, that he will receive clothing immediately upon his coming here. For other necessary directions I must rely on you, being extremely hurried and not able (therefore) to write fully to you at this time.
I entreat you to forward a letter herewith sent, to the President, with the utmost expedition; not one moment should be lost.
I am Sir, etc.
GW

GW to AS
May 24, 1758 Orders
Fort Loudon
Sir:
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 there if no contradictory Orders come from a Superior Officer, to remain at this place; ready to execute any Instructions that may arrive for me.
For this purpose, you are to open all Letters, that may come directed to me, on His Majesty's Service.
I expect you will be very diligent in having the Mens Arms and Clothes put in the best repair: and that every other necessary step, which time and circumstances will admit, be taken to equip them for the Field. As I expect the Detachment from the Prince William Militia (who were ordered to relive this Garrison, but forgot their Arms) with which they will be furnished in a few days.
You are, rather than suffer them to be idle, to send them toward Stoney-Creek (or any other distressed Settlement not very far off) until the Troops are ready to march from this place.
The Companies of the 1st Regiment, as they arrive at this Garrison are every morning to be exercised by Battalion, with those now here, the remainder of the Day to be employed in mending their own Clothes, &c. if they can not get Taylors to be hired out of the Second Regiment, to assist in this Work.
You will see by my Orders (a copy of which I shall leave with you) what is expected from me by the General, and will regulate your conduct accordingly.
You are to cause the New Barrack to be covered in, and rough floors, laid, as expeditiously as possible, for Lodgments to the Companies expected at this place. And you are to see that the Exercise we now use, be followed strictly.
I expect Sir Jno. St. Clair will send a parcel of Power horns and shot pouches to this place. Out of these, all the Soldiers of the first Regiment (who are not already supplied) must be furnished and laid under stoppages to pay for them.
You are to go to get 40 men from the Second Regiment, to supply the places of the like number to be taken out of the First to assist informing a Troop of Light Horse: And, to prevent, the evil consequences of forcing men out of one Regiment into the other; you are, with Col. Mercer (who will assist you in the undertaking) to use your best endeavors to persuade the number of men wanted, to offer themselves voluntarily.
Since writing the above, I am informed that there will not be power-horns &c. enough for the New Regiment.
You are therefore, to take no concern about them.

To GW
June 28, 1758
Camp at Raystown
Sir
We arrived at this place on the 24th with 500 of the Pennsylvanians. Col. Bouquet designs a place of Some Strength hereabouts - From Shippensburg to Fort Loudon 22 miles from that to F. Littleton extreamly bad Road hilly and stony 20 miles From that to Juniata where there is built a Small Stocado 18 miles - From that post to Raystown Camp 14 miles - The road from Loudon to Juniata worse by far than any betwixt Cumberland & Duquesne which has engaged Col. Bouquet to Adopt the Scheme of Carrying horses.
I reced the Cash instead of Sterling for Mr. Lawson.
Messiers Gist and Allen came up with us the night before we march'd from Littleton, and as it was Col. Bouquets Opinion that you would have left Winchester before they could reach it. He thought it could be no great disappointment to have them join you at F. Cumberland.
Hayton Joind us t this place only two days ago-The Waggons were overlooked & all broke on the Road, without any loss of the Cargo.
There were Regulations made here, by Which two Batmen are Allowed to Each Company two hatchet & Two Camp Colour men clear of all Camp Duty.
The Gentlemen here will be at a loss for Carrying Saddles, and as there were Some left at Cumberland belonging to Virginia as I imagine; They will be obligd to you for Sending them a Dozen besides paying for them.
The men are a good deal harassd, but we have lost none-I am with respect, Sir, Your most Obt. huble Sert. Adam Stephen

To GW
July 6, 1758
Camp at Raystown
Sir,
I congratulate You on Your Arrival at Fort Cumberland; It would have saved Us a deal of trouble to hav taken the Same Route. From 800, which is about our number here, besides Capt. Field's Company There is about 200 on Guard & 150 at the different Works every day. The Engineers have made Choice of a piece of Ground very much resembling that on which F. Cumberland Stands, only not so strong. A Detachment of the pennsylvanians went towards Laurel-Hill in order to discover a Road that way, but returned without any Satisfactory Account.
There has been no Sign of the Enemy about Us since we encamped at this place.
The first week we were at Raystown our men were so dispersed in Scouting parties, Commands and work; that Col. Bouquet did not receive a Return of Troops under him before last Sunday- I am with respect Sir, Your most Obt. huble Sert. Adam Stephen

To GW
July 13, 1758
Camp at Raes-Town
Inclosd is a Return of the Strength of the Six Companies at this Place.
I wish you would order by the first Opportunity Breech-Clouts for the men; Send the Paymaster and the Store Accounts, in order the officers of Companies might have time to Settle those matters before Genl Arrives, when Some of us will be Ordered to pass the mountains, & perhaps have no Opportunity of Joining again, before We get in a place too much hurried for Settling Accts.
I doubt not, but you will think it proper to have all the mens Cloaths at one place, before we march and as it is uncertain which way they march across the mountains, it would be adviseable to lodge them at Fort Cumberland as soon as possible.
I receivd no orders about the New (Coats) Majr. Lewis brought along with them, but imagine you will have all your Regiment, dress or (illegible) undress in the Same Manner. It will be necessary the Qr Master comes with the Paymaster, to prevent any disputing accounts. I am with respect Sir,
your most Obt. huble Sert. Adam Stephen

To GW
July 14, 1758
Camp at Raestown
Sir,
I wrote yesterday, intended by Capt. Bosomworth but was out when he sett off.
Nothing new Since, only two men have deserted Viz. John Clandinnon a damnable tall fellow & Adam Clandinnon his brother inlisted lately by Lt. Charles Smith - I have sent Advertisements through pennsylvania, & have trusted to the officers of their Companies to send you by this Opportunity.
I have thirteen of Capt. Flemings Company left here sick, one of Capt. Field's Company had his Leg broke yesterday & another cut himself much on the Road, These besides our own sick, are a Burthen to me, which would be much relieved by a Surgeons mate - I expected Mr. Johnston yesterday. And Beg-you will order him off immediately if the bearer shoud find him at Fort Cumberland. I am with Respect, Sir, your most Obt. huble Sert. Adam Stephen

GW to AS
July 16, 1758
To Lieutt. Colo. Stephen of the Virga Regimt-Rays Town
Sir:
Your favours of the 13th and 14th lye before me to answer, I have Order'd 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 soon as possible. The Quarter Master brings you all the stuff he has for Breech Clouts: if the quantity falls short you must purchase more, and charge the Publick with the cost (if he has not oopportunity of doing it himself while there).
I have directed the adjutant to transmit you a Copy of several Orders tht I have issued at this place for regulating the Mens dress; and beg that you will cause them to be punctually observ'd by that part of the first Regiment under your Command.
It gives me great pleasure to find this Dress; or undress as you justly remark; so pleasing to Colo. Bouquet, and that therein seem to have anticipated the Generals orders. If my Orders shou'd be a little unintelligible in any Instance you will make the dress of the Officers and Soldiers of Maj. Lewis's Company a guide to come at my meaning; that we may, even in this trim, have some regard to uniformity.
Leaving all our Cloathing at once place is certainly right, and I shou'd be glad if you could contrive yours here least you shou'd take some other Rout.
You have doubtless heard the Generals Orders of the 5th publish'd at Rays Town, I expect, therefore, that will pay strict regard to them.
I offer my Compliments to al our Officers with you, and am Sir, etc. GW.

To GW
July 19, 1758
Camp at Raes Town
Sir
Col. Bouquet was at first in a great dillemma betwixt his great inclination to serve you, & the Attachment he has to regularity, duty & discipline. He is sensible the Enemy we deal with is Active and Enterprising, & thinks himself answerable for What happens in your absence.
But as he is really a good man, & willing to Oblige; His Inclination to Serve you gained the Superiority, and he has such a favourable Opinion of you that, he will not easily believe that Matters go Right untill you return.
I have sent a provision Return of this Detachmt and will Obey your Orders respecting the Dress &c.
John Dow never wrote me whether you paid him my order, thirty pounds for (illegible) Alexander, & Lochard & 23 pounds Lt. Blaggs amounting to 53 pounds. If it is not Paid, be so good as take up the Order now you are going down, and oblige, Sir, your most Obt. hubl sert. Adam Stephen

To GW
July 27, 1758
Camp near Raes Town
Sir
There is nothing new here-By last account the General was indisposed & had not left Carlisle, on Sunday.
By all reports, there has been a great miscarriage at an Enemy's post called the Saw-Mill within two miles of Ticonderogo-We have no distinct account of the affair, nor is it known here, who Commanded the Attack; It is imagined that the Advanced Party, or rather First Division, made too great has forward; before the Body of the Army were at hand to Support them.
I expect you soon will have the Regiment together, but as you will have an interview with Col. Bouquet in a few days I shall refer saying anything of it.
The purpose of your meeting is to Consult measures for expediting matters, & the Roads will be the Chief subject, I give you this hint, that you may have in readiness, what is to be said on that head, and am with respect Sir, your most Obt. hubl Servt. Adam Stephen

To GW
Aug. 2, 1758
Camp at Raes Town
Dr. Sir
It gives me great Concern to acquaint you that Lieut. Lawson and two men of your Regiment are down in the Small pox-It first discovered itself yesterday, when I immediately Set about Building an Hospital at a distance from Camp to receve the Infected-and reconnoitered ground for a New Camp for the Virginians, which is to be mov'd to day two miles S.E. of this Place - All the men taken with the disease shall be moved to the Hospital immediately where they will have a particular guard of men who have had the Small Pox; a Docr & Nurses to Stay with them, without any Correspondence with us. I am in hopes that in a fortnight, following tis method the disease will disappear-I would advise you to have Capt. Flemings Company in camp by them selves, least they Should have Carryd the Infection to Fort Cumberland.
Yesterday Sr. John St. Clair marched with Seven days provisions to the Westwd afternoon about 2 1/2 miles from the Camp on Cumberland Road.
Michael Scully was driving in two horses when an Indian presented his Gun at him which missed fire-Scully Springing forward in Surprise, found another Savage within ten paces of him, who did the same, and his Gun also missed fire.
The Indian immediately run up with his Tomhawk, when Scully Shot him within four paces of him; Another Indian made at Scully directly, whom he knocked down with the Butt of his Gun; and was that Instant Seisd by the third, who wounded him twice in the head with a hanger & cut Slightly across his Face with his Scalping knife, with an intent to carry off his Scalp; Scully being Very Strong Siesd him & throwd him down on the Other-gave him a Stroke with his Gun, & run off imagining there was more, and Came into Camp with two wounds in his head, a Scratch with a knife over his face, a wound in his arm, one in his hand defending his head, one in his Thigh & a Off-Mr. Chew & the Indians sent out, believe one of the Indians killed & and that the Story is true having seen Scully had struggled &c.
Col. Bouquet orders me to desire you'll be so good as send out Capt. Poseys Command to Bridge & Mend Some of the Road leading to this place from Fort Cumberland. I am with respect Sir your most Obt. huble Sert. Adam Stephen