[X] William Stephens-The first settlers embarked for Georgia in November 1732 and arrived on 1 February 1733 led by James Oglethorpe. The initial optimism of a new colony did not last. Oglethorpe may have been pleased with the colony's progress so far, but the Trustees disagreed. Growing frustration with Oglethorpe's brief and infrequent reports led to the appointment of Stephens as secretary to the Board of Trustees of the Province of Georgia. Stephens landed in Savannah November 1, 1737, and began to settle disputes among the colonists. He stayed several years in this capacity.