1From 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.
2To 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...
3From Benjamin Walker to Walter Stewart, 16 August 1782 (Washington Papers)
I am directed by the Commander in Chief to acknowledge the recit of your Letter of the 12th. It is but very lately that a pointed order was issued directing the forges to be set a t Work—the General is unacquainted why that order was disobeyed. The General directs that no new Arms should be furnishd the Recruits whilst they can be supplied with repaird ones. The reason why the Order relative...
4From Benjamin Walker to William Stephens Smith, 19 April 1783 to 20 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am directed, in reply to your Letter of the 17 to inform you that Letters may in future be Sent direct from N. York to Elizabeth Town—I am Dr Sir Your very humble Ser. 20th Your Letter of the 18th just came to hand when the Commander in Chief Returns this Eveng. it Shall be answerd. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
5From Benjamin Walker to Thomas Turner, 6 April 1783 (Washington Papers)
I have it is command from His Excellency the Commander in Chief to transmit you the inclosed Copy of a Letter from the Minister of France and to direct your compliance with its contents by affording every possible asistance in forwarding the Prisoners to Philadelphia. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
6From Benjamin Walker to Timothy Pickering, 22 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
The Officers of the day Report a defficency of Camp Kettles—Straw also is much wanting. The Commander in Chief wishes to know—whether the want of kettles arises from their want of Care or whether a proper allowance has not been issued what the allowance is and how long a Kettle is to last & if any on hand . Also if any Measures are taken to procure Straw. I am Dr Sir Your very Obed. Servt DNA...
7From 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...
8From Benjamin Walker to Lemuel Trescott, 25 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
Your two Letters one to Colo. Humphries and the other to the General were reced—the Contractors say they will instantly send a person to supply your detachment with Provision. His Excellency directs that Prisoners of War Exchanged or on Parole need not in future be sent to head Quarters—His instructions to be given to the officer who Releives you. I am sir DLC : Papers of George Washington.
9To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 11 March 1785 (Washington Papers)
I had the pleasure to write to your Excellency in Decr last and at the same time to send you (Via Norfolk) some Trees and other things which must I think have got to hand as I heard of their safe arrival at Norfolk from whence they were to be immediately forwarded. Mr John Blagge who went supercargo of the Ship Hope for Alexandria which Sailed yesterday was so good as to take Charge of a Case...
10From 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...