1To Thomas Jefferson from Benjamin Walker, 30 March 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
In answer to the Letter you did me the honor to write to me on the subject of Mr Bonhorst I must premise that I have no other knowledge of that Gentleman than what is derived from an accidental acquaintance with him since his residence in this Village—he came to this Country from France the last fall and I have understood brought Letters to Messrs. Le Roy and Bayard and other persons in New...
2To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 3 September 1803 (Hamilton Papers)
Utica [ New York ], September 3, 1803 . “It unfortunately falls to my Lot to have the principal charge of the Estate of the late Mrs. Francis Bainbridge who in right of her Mother, Agatha Evans, was entitled to ⅔ of the Bradstreet Estate. From some of the papers and from some information I have reced it would appear that you have in your hands some Deeds or property belonging to this Estate....
3To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I was in with the fever and ague when I read your Letter of 27 June— I have no means of consulting the Law as to the nature of the exigency which shall authorize the calling the Provisional Army into actual service—I think it is only in case of actual Invasion and in that case I could not decline the Command of a Regiment if it was offerd me—At the same time I wish you to understand that a...
4To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 10 July 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Mr. Cornelius Kip Son of Mr Kip of Kips bay near New York has a desire to enter into the Service—I take the liberty therefore to introduce him to you for that purpose—Having resided in this place for some time after I came here I had an Opportunity of forming some acquaintance with Mr Kip and I can venture to assure you his principles are good & I believe he will make a good Officer— I have...
5To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 3 February 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
Utica [ New York ] February 3, 1799. States: “Judge Cooper has written me that you are about setling the matter respecting his claim on the black river Land and he wishes me to give you my ideas on the business.…” Gives his version of this land dispute which involved Walker, Cooper, and others. ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress. For background to this letter, see H to Walker, William...
6To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 6 July 1797 (Hamilton Papers)
Fort Schuyler [ New York ] July 6, 1797 . “I will thank to advise what is best to be done to bring the business with Colo Smith to a conclusion—it was referred to Judge Lewis and John Murray as Arbitrators. The former kept the papers a long time and then, Mr Murray informed me, he declined Acting. The arbitration bonds expired and Mr James Smith got a new one executed by his brother extending...
7To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 27 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
I did not get your Letter of the 24th inst. with its inclosure, until after the post of yesterday had departed. the Ship Swan Joseph Woodham Master sails tomorrow for Liverpoole and I shall put your Dispatch into his bag. no Vessell is going shortly to London, indeed if there was I should prefer this conveyance as more safe not having to pass thro’ the channell. Mrs Walker joins in respectfull...
8To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 4 October 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, October 4, 1796. “It is six months since I furnished Col Smith with a Copy of the inclosed accounts and pressed him for a settlement.… Col Smith himself cannot require this nor can he be surprized that I desire you to commence process against him without any further delay this and nothing else will bring this tedious business to an issue.…” ALS , Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress....
9To Alexander Hamilton from Benjamin Walker, 4 October 1796 (Hamilton Papers)
New York, October 4, 1796. “I wrote you this morning directing you to proceed against Col Smith—you will observe the ballances are stated to be due to Mr Pulteney $151022 57 Mr Hornby 79792 92 $230815 49 there will be deducted from this the property he conveyed to me say about 48000 Dollars which I agreed to take and about $90000 of Virginia Land which it was to be at the option of the...
10To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 25 February 1796 (Washington Papers)
I have waited to reply to the Letter you honored me with of the 19 inst. until I could acquaint you that the Advertisement was actually inserted and what would be the expence It will be inserted three times in the Minerva our best daily paper and as often in the Herald a Weekly paper which has extensive circulation over the Continent ⟨A⟩n Interval of two Weeks will take place between each time...