11To Thomas Jefferson from George Muter, enclosing an Exchange of Letters with John Walker, 12 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of inclosing to your Excellency the Copy of a letter I wrote to Mr. Walker, together with his answer to me, on the subject of Baron Steuben’s accusing me of neglect in my duty. Permit me to express my wish to your Excellency, that this matter may be fully and speedily inquired into; and to observe, that a long attendance on the Baron’s leisure, will certainly be exceedingly...
12To 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...
13To 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...
14To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 17 March 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
The French Fleet is not yet arrived, but the whole of it is expected with 1800 land forces. They will not leave to us alone, the honor of taking Arnold. I have enquired of the Marshal of the Admiralty, and he tells me, that the vessel on board of which Hare came, is not libeled. I mention this, that you may know what measures to take. The vessels at Hood’s are ordered back to Turkey Island, in...
15From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Walker, John Walker, and Nicholas Lewis, 5 April 1781 (Jefferson Papers)
I take the liberty of inclosing to you a resolution of council requesting you to carry into execution the desire of Congress as to the settlement of Colo. Wood’s accounts. I am with much respect & esteem Gent. Your most obedt. humble servt. RC ( ViU ); addressed: “Doctr. Walker John Walker Nicholas Lewis esqrs. Albemarle.” For the enclosure and the events leading up to the appointment of the...
16To 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...
17To Thomas Jefferson from John Walker, 6 June 1781 [document added in digital edition] (Jefferson Papers)
The Marquess on the recipt of a letter from Colo. Davies, informing him of the removal of the Stores from the old Ct. house towards Charlottesville, was greatly concerned, & this anxiety was incresed when he understood that a packet from you to him, had been intercepted. Thise considerations induced him to dispatch me immediately with Page’s Troop of Light horse to use every endeavour for...
18To James Madison from John Walker, ca. 21 May 1781 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. Ca. 21 May 1781, Charlottesville. Mentions forced withdrawal of the Virginia legislature, owing to the threat posed by advancing British troops. “Charlotte[s]ville is now to be our metropolis. The Assembly will meet here on Thursday next.… I fear we shall have a red-hot campaign of it in this quarter; but our people appear to be firm and spirited.” The two-page letter is...
19[From Thomas Jefferson to John Walker, 9 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 9 May 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “J. Walker. Valedictory.” Not found.]
20[From Thomas Jefferson to John Walker, 11 May 1785] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Paris, 11 May 1785 . Entry in SJL reads: “J. Walker. Do. [recommending Doradour]. My appointment for 3. years. Probably longer than I may stay. Ill health. Patsy well and well fixed. Peace. Engld. not treat. Compliments to Mrs. W., Kinl[och] and Dr. W.—write to me, or Mrs. W. write.” Opposite entry is the notation: “delivered Monsr. Doradour. May 11.” Not found.]
21To 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...
22To James Madison from John Walker, 29 April 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 29 April 1789. Calendared in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC: Madison Miscellany). The two-page letter was offered for sale in the Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 694 (1892), which listed items from the McGuire collection of JM’s papers.
23To James Madison from John Walker, 29 April 1789 (Madison Papers)
I am anxious, My dear Sir, to renew our long interrupted correspondence, but the terms will be so unequal, that I am almost ashamed to propose it. My private & retired situation will furnish but few incidents of Information or amusement. I will however, from time to time communicate what ever I may be able to collect worthy of your notice. As I am near the centre of your district, & possibly...
24To James Madison from John Walker, 18 June 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 18 June 1789. Calendared in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC: Madison Miscellany). The two-page letter was offered for sale in the Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 694 (1892), which listed items from the McGuire collection of JM’s papers.
25To James Madison from John Walker, 2 August 1789 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 2 August 1789. Calendared in the lists probably kept by Peter Force (DLC: Madison Miscellany). The one-page letter was offered for sale in the Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 694 (1892), which listed items from the McGuire collection of JM’s papers.
26To James Madison from John Walker, 2 August 1789 (Madison Papers)
I thank you for your favor of the 8th ult: with its inclosures; But little have I to give you in return. We have at length been blessed with a fine rainy season, after one of the most alarming droughts I remember, which was, as far as I could hear, almost universal; but the rain, I hope, has been as general, & if frequently repeated, we may still make a plenty of bread, tho’ the crops of...
27To George Washington from John Walker, 13 December 1789 (Washington Papers)
I had the honor to be appointed Naval Officer for Port Brunswick in this State by joint ballot of both houses of our Legislature in the year 1782—and have continued in that office untill this time, by the laws of this State it is held during good behaviour—This State has lately ratified the federal Constitution by which I learn that my Office is vacated, and that it is to be filled by your...
28From 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...
29To James Madison from John Walker, 7 November 1791 (Madison Papers)
Colo. Otway Byrd, who has a Claim to lay before Congress, will deliver this letter. Let me beg leave to introduce him to your Notice & civilities as a Man of approved Merit & as one of my most intimate friends. His claim will, I doubt not, meet with your Support, should you think it reasonable, otherwise, I am sure he has too much liberality to expect it. We are here on our Way to South...
30To Alexander Hamilton from John Walker, 13 July 1793 (Hamilton Papers)
A Pamphlet intitled Reports to ye House of Representatives which you had the honour to deliver, the 5th. of December 1791 having fallen into my hands, being marked with such strong features of good Sense & just discrimination, that I could not resist the immediate temptation of addressing myself to the Author of such critical and important Observations; I Sir am a Callico Printer have been...
31To Alexander Hamilton from John Walker, 10 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
It is with due Diffidence, that I address you on a Subject which frequently engroseth the Attention of Military Gentlemen; I mean, that of Rank . A Sense of Duty which I owe myself, my Family, and my Feelings; together with the advise of Coll. Rice hath prevailed on me (altho’ at this late period) to make known to you my real Situation. Genl. Knox, and Genl. Brooks, did me the Honor, to place...
32From Alexander Hamilton to John Walker, 25 November 1799 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the tenth of this month— Your pretensions on the subject of rank have been stated to the Secretary of War with whom it will lie to decide the point. I am collecting information as to fit characters for the post of Division Inspector—various circumstances, some of which have no relation are collateral to the merit of the candidates, will govern me on the occasion—...
33Enclosure: Extract from the Proceedings of a Court Martial, 24 February 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
At a General Court Martial held at Oxford by Order of Lieutenant Colo Commandant N Rice of which Major John Walker was President—Uriah Stafford a Soldier belonging to the 16th Regiment was tryed—charged with disobedience of orders, striking and attempting frequently to strike his officer, then on duty—Was found guilty—& was sentenced to receive One hundred Lashes on his bare back—and to be...
34To Alexander Hamilton from John Walker, 14 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
Private business of importance to me, requires my immediate attention. I have therefore to beg your permition to be absent from my duty at this Post, five, or six weeks. I should not ask the indulgence, if I thought the service would suffer. Major Winslow is Present, I have the honor to be with sentiments of the highest respect and esteem your most Obedient humble Servent ( ALS , Hamilton...
35From Alexander Hamilton to John Walker, 21 March 1800 (Hamilton Papers)
I have received your letter of the 14. instant and have referred the application contained therein to Colonel Rice with true consideration &— ( Df , in the handwriting of Philip Church, Hamilton Papers, Library of Congress).
36To James Madison from John Walker, 11 May 1801 (Madison Papers)
The Bearer Mr. Richard Frazer is desirous of procuring a Clerkship is [ sic ] some Office of the Federal Government, & being a Stranger to the heads of Departments, has applied to me for an introduction to you. I believe him to be an honest worthy man, & I find he writes a fair hand. Should it be in your power to render service to the Public, by giving emploiment to a worthy man, who has an...
37From 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...
38To James Madison from John Walker, 16 June 1803 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 16 June 1803 . Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force (DLC, series 7, container 2) and offered for sale in Stan. V. Henkels Catalogue No. 694 (1892), item 123.
39To James Madison from John Walker, 26 June 1806 [letter not found] (Madison Papers)
¶ From John Walker. Letter not found. 26 June 1806. Calendared as a one-page letter in the lists probably made by Peter Force ( DLC , series 7, container 2).
40To 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...