1William DuVal to Thomas Jefferson, 13 June 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
I return you a Thousand thanks for obtaining for my Son John P DuVal by your friendly Letter to M r Madison an Appointment in 1812 of Lieutenant in the Army . He continued in the Army du r ing the last War with G Britain , & was soon promoted to a Captaincy. After Peace was made He married an amiable Lady and has Three Children He lives in the County of Fauquier After He finished his Studies...
2To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 17 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I received a note from Young Mr Ftood last Spring in June respecting some papers of a public Nature which were in the hands of our Worthy & Patriotic Friend Geoge Wythe Esquire Mr Sam l M c Craw was one of the Gentlemen appointed to appraise the Estate of our worthy Friend, he without my knowledge took them. I do not know their Contents. He some time afterwards showed me a paper which was...
3To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 12 May 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 10 th of April last I heard was at Maj r Floods P: Office I sent there and obtained it, Sunday night last Since the Establishment of a Post Office a little to the West of my Residence, called Oakville Post Office, my News Papers & Letters are sent there— I do not recollect to have seen but one Letter from you to Judge Wythe that was dated at Paris. In which you informed him...
4To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 10 July 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I enclose to you a Letter from my Son John P. DuVal to me He wishes to be appointed Receiver of the public Monies in Florida. I believe if Appointed he would discharge his Duty faithfully. He is satisfied that your Letter to the former Worthy President obtained his Commission in the Army of the United States. If you would be so kind as to write in his Favor to M r Monroe I have no doubt of his...
5To Thomas Jefferson from William DuVal, 27 April 1825 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the Liberty to introduce to your acquaintance and Attention M r Benjamin Walker the Son, of my worthy Neighbour John M Walker Esq r Young M r Walker wishes to see the Friend of Liberty and the Father of the Virginia University. M r Walker at present is a Student in the Hambden Sidney Academy and proposes to Visit the University. He is a Young Gentle man of correct Morals, MHi .