1From Benjamin Walker to Francis Barber, 21 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Mr Wm P. Smith of New Jersey Represents that Wm Deane inlisted into one of the Jersey Regiments at the age of 14—that being under Age he was not a proper subject of Inlistment and that on the necessary proofs being produced Colo. Dayton agreed to discharge him that however being an unruly Child his friends were advised to let him Remain in the Army for some time inorder to break his unruly...
2From Benjamin Walker to Daniel Parker, 3 June 1783 (Washington Papers)
Inclosed is the proceedings of a board of Generals and Officers commanding Corps. on an Enquiry into the execution of Contract. In consequence thereof the Commander in Chief desires to know your objections (if any you have) to the annulling the Agreement therein Mentioned and putting the Army on the footing of the Original Contract. I am directed also to call on Mr Smith for the circumstances...
3From Benjamin Walker to Horatio Gates, 16 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency wishes you to take the opinion of the board of General Officers on the following question A General Court Martial sentences an Officer to be suspended for a given time. Q. in what manner does the suspension Operate? Is the Officer suspended not only from Command but from Pay and the other Emoluments of service? and if so Is he totally Detached from Service during the suspension?...
4From Benjamin Walker to Edward Hand, 14 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief has reced information that some Waggons are on the road to Camp—laden with money for the Army—they were Escorted by a Guard from Philadelphia to Pompton—where a Guard of twenty men took charge of them & was to bring them to Ringwood, if possible this Evening. His Excellency desires that for the farther Security of the Treasure a Guard of a Captain & fifty Men may be...
5From Benjamin Walker to William Heath, 31 March 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am ordered by the Commander in Chief to acquaint you that he will arrive this day at his Quarters at Mr Hasbrooks at Newburg, to which place he desires you would Send the Barge he formerly had—with a good . with respect I have the honor to be Sir Your very Obed Serv MHi : Heath Papers.
6From Benjamin Walker to Henry Jackson, 12 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief has considered the case of Lt Cole and has directed me to inform you that on its being fully ascertained that he applied in time and his being arranged is not owing to any neglect of his—there will be no objection to his being deranged—provided also that the state of the Line will now admit of it. I have the honor to be &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
7From Benjamin Walker to William Jackson, 4 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Captain Segond formerly of Pulawski’s Legion complains of being unjustly arranged by Colo. Armand—as a reference to Colonel Armand he informs the Commr in Chief that he understood that Captain Segond resigned last winter & reced a gratification from Congress for his Services previous to his going to France. The General wishes to be informed if this is true or if Capt. Segond did not go out on...
8From Benjamin Walker to Abraham Kinney, 3 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am orderd by the Comr in Cheif to direct your attendance at Head Quarters immediately, to answer for your Conduct on the Lines the beginning of last Month. I am Sir yrs DLC : Papers of George Washington.
9From Benjamin Walker to Henry Knox, 28 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
The Commander in Chief has desired me to acquaint you that immediately on the arrival of the Troops at their places of Cantonment much uneasiness arose on hearing their Artificers were not instantly to join them—alledging that they cannot commence hutting till they get their Carpenters to direct the Work—It is therefore the Generals wish that neither they nor the Masons be detained one moment...
10From Benjamin Walker to New York Officer Commanding at Dobbs’s Ferry, 7 October 1782 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief directs that Lieut. Wheaton of the Rhode Island Regiment be permitted to proceed with a flag to the Enemies Lines for the purpose of having an interview with his Relations who are about leaving the United States or should he not obtain permission from the Enemy for the purpose hi s friends may be permitted to come out to your Post and Return. Yr Hble...