1To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 3 April 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 12th of March reached me the day before yesterday. Walmsley shall be spoke to on the subject you desire, tho’ I believe he had no thoughts of returning to Virginia, he has his Wife here, and three or four days ago he informed me that he intended to quit Colo. Smith, with whom he has lived during the Winter, and commence Hair dresser in Town. I am surprized at your not having...
2To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 6 April 1784 (Washington Papers)
Your favor of the 24 March was handed to me too late on Monday last to reply to it by that post. The mention of 2080 80/90 Dollars in the Governors Letter was a mistake it should have been 4080 80/90—it was receivd in two Notes one are for 3500 Dols. & one for 580 80/90 the last must have been for the ballance of your account but calculated in Pensilva. Currency instead of Lawfull Money. I had...
3To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 20 December 1784 (Washington Papers)
My very good friend Governor Clinton has doubtless informed you long since of his intention to ship you some seed Corn & Pease—the former he was disappointed in by the Person who promised to send it to him—the Pease together with a Teirce of Nuts & a small bundle of Trees he gave me in charge and after waiting a long time in vain for a direct Opportunity to Alexandria I thought it best to ship...
4To 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...
5To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 1 June 1789 (Washington Papers)
I flatter myself it will not be deemed improper to mention to your Excellency my having been employed these three years past as one of the Commissioners for adjusting the public Accounts, that the term of my appointment expires at the Eighth of this Month, and that the business is brought into that State as to render a renewal of the office unnecessary. It was to your Excellencys very...
6To 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...
7To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 27 December 1796 (Washington Papers)
I did not get your Letter of the 24th inst. with its inclosure, until after the post of yesterday had departed. the Ship Swan Joseph Woodham Master sails tomorrow for Liverpoole and I shall put your Dispatch into his bag. no Vessell is going shortly to London, indeed if there was I should prefer this conveyance as more safe not having to pass thro’ the channell. Mrs Walker joins in respectfull...
8To George Washington from Benjamin Walker, 12 December 1781 (Washington Papers)
The General Court Martial assembled for the Trial of Major Genl Howe, on sundry charges brought against him by the Delegates of the State of Georgia, have Order’d That the Judge Advocate report to the Commander in Chief in writing the difficulties which the Court have met with in attempting to proceed on the Trial of Maj. Genl Howe and request his Excellencys directions whether under the...
9From 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.
10From 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...
11From Benjamin Walker to Samuel Blachley Webb, 5 September 1782 (Washington Papers)
I have it in command from His Excellency the Commander in Chief to acquaint you of his decision That the same principle which has been adopted for Posting the troop s in the line of the Army should also govern in the Light Infantry and that therefore the troops of each State in the light Infantry have the same Geographical positions they have in the line of the Army. I am Sir Your very Obedt...
12From 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...
13From 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...
14From Benjamin Walker to Richard Varick, 1782 (Washington Papers)
The inclosed contains the latest intelligen c e from Europe—if the Governor is not a t Poughkeepsie—you may open it & after Reading it Seal it & Send it to him. Yrs Sincerely MH : Dearborn Papers.
15From 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...
16From 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.
17From Benjamin Walker to Richard Varick, 14 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
The General wishes to know if you have bought the buff Cloth—if you have send it—if not—you need not buy it. We have nothing here but that a Man from N. York says the Garrison of Charles town is arrived Sincerely Yrs NHi .
18From Benjamin Walker to Jonathan Smith, 17 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
I am commanded by His Excellency to inform you that he has examined into the case of Joseph & William Hackney, the two soldiers charged with enlisting first with the Recruiting Officer of Massachusets & afterwards with an Officer of the Second or New York Regiment of Artillery, and finds that the first Enlistment gives to Claim to the Classes who inlisted them as the Men had not been Resident...
19From 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...
20From 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.
21From Benjamin Walker to Timothy Pickering, 6 February 1783 (Washington Papers)
The General wishes for a duplicate of the inclosed to send with the Estimates Genl Knox’s Estimates not being arrived—if Mr Lloyd goes—an Express must be held in Readiness to go with the dispatches. Yr Very humble DNA : RG 93—Manuscript File.
22From 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...
23From 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?...
24From 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.
25From Benjamin Walker to William Stephens Smith, 17 March 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency has reced the packet transmitted by you of the 14th. The Money you mention is for Genl Chattelleux and is the same that has been desired to be Sent to the Chev. de la Luzerne. Yrs &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
26From 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...
27From 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.
28From 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.
29From Benjamin Walker to James Randolph Reid, 18 May 1783 (Washington Papers)
His Excellency the Commander in Chief has received your Letter of Yesterday and orders me to inform you that he has directed the Board to proceed agreable to former orders notifying all concerned to attend. Whether You will leave Camp under these circumstances is left to your own decision. I am &c. DLC : Papers of George Washington.
30From 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...