1From 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...
2From 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).
3From 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—...
4From 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...
5[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.]
6[From Thomas Jefferson to John Walker, 9 May 1784] (Jefferson Papers)
[ Annapolis, 9 May 1784 . Entry in SJL reads: “J. Walker. Valedictory.” Not found.]
7From 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...
8To 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...
9From Thomas Jefferson to John Walker, 18 January [1781] (Jefferson Papers)
Baron Steuben who commands the military force in this state on the present invasion, being very much unacquainted with its laws, customs, resources, and organization while he has hourly cause to apply to them has desired we will prevail on some gentlemen acquainted with these to be of his family to point his applications to the proper persons and places and to enable him to avail himself of...
10Credentials as a Delegate to Continental Congress, 14 December 1779 (Madison Papers)
Resolved that James Henry, Joseph Jones, James Madison jn. and John Walker Esquires, be appointed Delegates to represent this Commonwealth in Congress untill the first Monday in November next, in the room of the Gentlemen who have resigned; they having been so elected by joint ballot of both Houses of Assembly. Teste. December 14th: 1779. John Beckley C. h. d. Agreed to by the Senate A Copy...