11Thomas Jefferson and John Walker to the Inhabitants of the Parish of St. Anne, [before 23 July 1774] (Jefferson Papers)
To the Inhabitants of the parish of Saint Anne. The members of the late house of Burgesses having taken into their consideration the dangers impending over British America from the hostile invasion of a sister colony, thought proper that it should be recommended to the several parishes in this colony that they set apart some convenient day for fasting, humiliation and prayer devoutly to...
12From Thomas Jefferson to John Walker, 7 February 1790 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter was delivered me at the moment we were proceeding to a settlement of the accounts of my father’s estate with the executors. We were afterwards obliged to take a journey to Mr. Nicholas’s in Buckingham to get some explanations, and it is not till now that I can give you information, on the subject of your letter , which is probably right. The account assigned to you was against my...
13To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 31 December 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
We the subscribers resident Citizens in the District and town of Wilmington being informed that Sedgwick Springs wishes to become a Keeper of the Light House on Bald Head (provided it should be thought the widow of the late Henry Long, inadequate to the safe keeping thereof) beg leave Hereby to Recommend the said Sedgwick Springs as a fit and proper Person to take charge and keep up the said...
14To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 8 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The Baron has desired me to send you the inclosed papers in order to shew you and the Legislature the Necessity of giving more Energy to the Militia Laws of this State. We are told from good Authority that out of 104 Men ordered from the County of New kent, only 28 could be prevailed on [to] set off, and of these perhaps one half will desert before they reach the place of destination. The...
15To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 11 July 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor by the new line of Expresses I received, and should have answerd it thro’ the same channel, but the bearer was gone before it came to my hand. I rejoice to hear of the late proceedings of our Assembly with respect to the new Scheme of Finance, the Pennsylva. Line &c; these I think are objects of vast Consequence. I wish the business of our back Lands was setled, that the...
16To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 17 June 1780 (Jefferson Papers)
Your Favor of the 9th Ult : I received with pleasure, and shall always be glad to hear from you when leisure and Inclination occur. For business I refer you to our public Letter . The propositions contained in yours to the President , will I doubt not, be immediately comply’d with. Business in Congress goes on better than I expected, each Member appearing willing to contribute all in his power...
17To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 30 May 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
When I had the pleasure of seeing you yesterday, I forgot to inquire in what manner the horses to be impressed for public service, were to be equiped with Saddles, Bridles, Harness &c. Unless some mode is pointed out by which this may be effected, the horses will be useless. Have you heard any material News from below? If you have and are not too much engaged pray communicate it. I propose to...
18To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, [9 March 1781] (Jefferson Papers)
The difficulties and embarrasments, that have been thrown into the Baron’s way in the course of this Bussiness, have perhaps transported him beyond the bounds of moderation; but were you acquainted with them all, you would make great allowances on account of his situation. ‘Tis fortunate that the Assembly is now sitting. They surely will fall on some Expedient to remedy those crying Evils, in...
19To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 4 February 1786 (Jefferson Papers)
Long ago should I have written to you, My Dear Friend, but for a Tale of sorrow which I feared I should not have had Fortitude to tell. I suppose you know what I allude to, having heard before this time, that I have lost my Dear Daughter. She died in Carolina Oct. the 17th 1784, leaving us one only Pledge, a sweet little pratling grand Daughter. Enought of this melancholy Subject. Mr. Doradeur...
20From Thomas Jefferson to John Walker, 13 April 1803 (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the fourth did not come to hand ‘till last night—it covered a copy of that of May 15th 1788—which I had only hastily read in the hands of Genl. Lee — I think its miscarriage unfortunate; as, had I received it I should without hesitation have made it my first object to have called on you on my return to this country, & to have come to an understanding as to the course we were to...