1Isaac Cox Barnet to Thomas Jefferson, 21 November 1812 (Jefferson Papers)
By M r Skipwith when he quitted the functions he had so many years and so faithfully exercised in this Country— I took the liberty of sending for your acceptance —the two first volumes of Peron’s Voyage to New Holland. I hope they were received and that they were a welcome tribute of my respect. The two last volumes have not yet appeared—but shall be forwarded as soon as they can be had. My...
2To James Madison from Isaac Cox Barnet, 12 July 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 July 1811, Paris. “For nearly fourteen years I held the appointment of Consul for the United States in this Country.” Believes his impartiality and integrity in the discharge of his duties are beyond suspicion. Encloses a letter exhibiting the sentiments of those who can judge his conduct. Also appeals to the testimony of “Mr. Monroe and Mr. Bowdoin late Ministers plenipotentiary to France...