Charles, by his energy, has obtained an excellent education and for two years has been licensed teacher of one our public schools. His character is irreproachable in all respects and by none is he esteemed more than by the more intelligent white citizens among whom he lives. It gives me great pleasure to testify to his worth and I most respectfully ask for him the generous consideration of the new people, with whom he is about to cast his lot. We sincerely regret his departure from among us, as he was exercising a most happy influence with his own race here.” Rev. Walker came to Augusta in 1883. In 1885, upon the completion of Tabernacle church, and on the day of its dedication all the papers of Augusta spoke in highest praise of the work accomplished and invariably referred to the edifice as an everlasting monument to the perseverance and energy of the pastor, Rev. C. T. Walker. Rev. Walker spent the fall of 1886 in the North, soliciting funds to complete the payment of his church property. His church had by their own efforts paid $10,000 of the $12,000, which the lot and edifice cost. He carried many letters of recommendation from leading men of the South. Dr. Love, of Savannah, pastor of the largest Baptist church in the world, wrote: “Rev. Charles T. Walker is one of the leading men of Georgia and is alright.” Prof Wm. E. Holmes of the Atlanta Baptist Seminary, wrote: “I cheerfully recommend Rev. Mr. Walker and his cause to the public and bespeak for him the success which he richly deserves.” Hon. Patrick Walsh, editor of the Augusta Chronicle wrote: “Rev. Walker is doing a great good among his people. His church is a great credit and both he and his people are worthy of substantial aid.” Hon. R. H. May, then Mayor of the city of Augusta, wrote: “He is a perfect gentleman, devout christian and deserving of all confidence.” The testimonials Rev. Walker carried with him on this trip might be multiplied ad infinitum. In New York Rev. Justin Dewey Fulton wrote: “My people who heard him pronounce him a preacher of more than ordinary ability. His voice is good, his learning modest and impressive, his language excellent, and the aim of his preaching is to glorify Christ.” In Boston, Rev. J. Horatio Carter, D. D., wrote: “Brother Walker is an able, earnest, logical and eloquent preacher, and worthy of support.” Rev. Walker was present at the organization of the American National Baptist Convention in 1886 at St. Louis, Mo., and served on the committee of constitution, and otherwise played a most prominent part in its organization. He has attended every session every year since, and is one of the most prominent members at its annual sessions.