1To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 15 May 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I use the opportunity of mr. gallatins return to the United States to acknowledge the receipt of your letter. of the 30th of oct last, and to inform you that he has taken charge of five small parcels for you containing bose and Brocheeses. Baron Humboldt sends you a copy of his last publication and Bishop gregoire a copy of his manuel de Visté . Your Parisian friends are glad to hear of the...
2To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 15 August 1823 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of sending you through mr Sheldon, three great volumes and two letter s. The greeks have lately gained some advantages, and anticipating freedom are now preposing a constitution, or form of government adapted to their situation. The more enlightened Spaniards, motivated by the same feelings, still manifest a vigorous resistance: but the lower class, it is said, generally...
3To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 2 July 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of offering, for your acceptance, the life of the Duke of Malborough lately published here by the Emperors’ instructions. He has intimated his intention of engaging certain literary Men to write the lives of other distinguished Generals according to the same plan. I also inclose two brochures relating to Mr Barlows’ Poem, and am, Sir, with the greatest respect Your very obedt...
4To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 17 November 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you some newspapers and two memoirs relating to Prize Causes, and am, Sir, with great respect, Your very obedt and very humble Sert RC ( DLC ). Docketed by JM. Enclosures not found.
5To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 25 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending, for your acceptance, a file of the Courier de L’Europe, and one of the Argus. To give a safe conveyance to receipts for Stock, belonging to Mr. Robertson, & have taken the liberty of inclosing them to Your address. You will oblige me much by giving instructions to send me a Copy of the laws of the United States, with some Newspapers. I am, Sir, with great respect,...
6To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 24 November 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you by Capt Woodward, of the Hope , and of sending you a packet, containing several letters & accompanied with books and maps, some of which were purchased for you, and others offered as a present. I have now the honor of transmitting to you a letter of thanks, from the Institute, for the fossil bones which are highly valued by the Naturalists of Paris. It was...
7To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 15 October 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting for you two works of Mr. Lasteyrie on the Spanish breed of Sheep, accompanied with a letter addressed to you by the author. He wishes much that they may appear, in the United States, in an English dress. Mr. Lasteyrie is member of the agricultural, and other Societies of Paris, and has done much for the improvement of Science. I also inclose the first No. of a...
8David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 22 May 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of sending you the inclosed copy of an analysis of the meteoric stone that fell in the United States , with a list of vessels, and some brochures containing defences, of vessels and cargoes, made by me— I have transmitted to you several pamphlets by different opportunities, and I hope that you have received them— The late decree of the Emperor is extremely hostile—and seems to...
9To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 26 January 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you by Captain Fenwick, a copy of Mr. Bottas’ “ Storia della guerra americana [”]: this is a solid work, and is well written. The Author has been occupied with it more than three years. I had the honor of writing to you by the Ship Madison . I shall not, at present, renew the subject which so deeply interests me. I still hope that you will continue me here as...
10David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 9 August 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing to you , on the 12th of last month, by mr Carere of Baltimore , concerning the Books forwarded to you, of which I now Send you the Booksellers receipt. I preferred Debure because he was highly recommended to me by my friends mr. Chevallier , Librarian of the Pantheon Library — and mr. Van Präet of the
11David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 20 October 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
mr. mazzei has sent me the inclosed letter , with a request to forward it to you by a safe channel of conveyance, which I now find by a french flag-vessel bound to new york . I had the honor of writing to you in may last , and of sending, for your acceptance, a copy of my “Essay on Consular Establishments” and brochures by mr. Corran — In June last, I sent to the care of mr. Shaler , at Ghent...
12To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 24 July 1808 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of informing you that I lately transmitted for you, by mr. Barney of Baltimore, certain parts of Mr. Humbolts’ work, accompanied with a letter from him on this subject. The other day he expressed to me a strong desire to know from you whether he has committed an error in supposing that the importation of slaves into the united states is not totally interdicted, and also...
13To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 26 July 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have already taken the liberty of transmitting to your Excellency, by mr. Todd, a copy of my defence in reply to the accusation presented by mr. Crawford, as the ground of my removal from office, or suspension of my Consular powers. Since the date of that communication I have been informed that the real motive for this decision of the Government was grounded on information, that I...
14David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 6 May 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
yesterday I had the pleasure of receiving your letter, of the 29th of December last , with those inclosed, which I have delivered to their address, with the exception of two, one for Gen. Kosciusko : the other , for mr. mazzei : these I shall forward by the first conveyance: the former lives in the Country near Fontainbleau . Madame De Tessé is no more: she died some months ago. gen. La...
15David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 20 February 1816 (Jefferson Papers)
The object of this note is to inform you, that I have recieved from mr. Ticknor of Boston , now at Gottingen , a list of Books, which he wishes me to purchase for you, with a draft on the house of Perregaux for the amount. It will give me great pleasure to execute this Commission; and I shall have them forwarded as soon as possible by the way of Havre . mr. Tracy has this day presented me a...
16David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 17 April 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of writing to you, by M r Purviance , the bearer of dispatches. I now beg leave to inclose, for your perusal, an analysis of tobacco, which you will please to present to the Philosophical Society of Philadelphia . As it is curious and interesting, it may be deemed worthy of a place in the next volume of their memoirs. The essence of tobacco, prepared in America , if allowed to...
17David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 12 May 1818 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the pleasure of sending you by Captain Corran bound to newyork , a small parcel containing some pamphlets, catalogues of Books, and a file of a french newspaper—the annales des Politiques —If you will send me a list of the Books which you wish to have, I think that I could procure them for you a great deal cheaper than if furnished by any Bookseller, especially if you can allow some...
18David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 16 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of sending you , the other day, from new york , thro’ the Post-Office, three no s of a Philosophical work, which I hope will reach you—From Baltimore I sent you three packets containing brochures — You were pleased to promise me a copy of your “Manual of Parliamentary practice, ” which I promised to send to a friend at Paris . If you can spare two Copies I wish much to keep one...
19To Thomas Jefferson from David Bailie Warden, 9 June 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
I, D. B. Warden, having been informed, that James Bowdoin Esquire, having, some time since, received a paper in the form of a letter, covering an American newspaper of old date, addressed to him as follows “James Bowdoin, Esquire, Minister Plen. of the United States to Spain, now in Paris, and indorsed “Dept of State” has sent the same to the President of the United States, with an opinion...
20To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 18 October 1809 (Madison Papers)
I am almost ashamed to address you again on the subject of my continuance here as Consul and agent of Prize Causes, but my anxiety prompts me to it. With General Armstrongs’ advice, I had proposed to embark for Washington, on board the vessel which carries this, charged with his dispatches and communications, but the arrival of the Wasp has destroyed my project, and prevented me from having...
21To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 23 April 1811 (Madison Papers)
My delicate situation renders it an incumbent duty to reply to all the insinuations made against me, which you are pleased to notice, otherwise, I would not dare to renew a subject, which has already, to my regret, occupied you too much. It has been stated to you, Sir, that ten guineas will cover all expences in the prosecution, and defence of an american Prize case, before the Prize Court, at...
22To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 21 July 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to send you a Brochure “on the principles, and laws of armed neutrality,” of which the contents, from particular circumstances, are highly interesting to the United States. The Head quarters of the Emperor of France are already Twenty leagues beyond Wilnaw. It is generally believed, that Russia will make but a feeble resistance against his immense army, supported by Austria,...
23David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 6 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of informing you, that I received, from General Bailey , the note you were pleased to write to me, inclosing a letter for mr Tracey : this day, I have received your letter of the 28th of last month , inclosing letters for Madame de Tessé , General La Fayette , and mr Walsh . I have already taken the liberty of informing you, that my departure, for France
24David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 12 April 1817 (Jefferson Papers)
mr. Ticknor arrived here yesterday and handed me your letter of the 7th february 1815 , for which I am greatly indebted. I wrote to you on the 14th of July last inclosing the invoice of your Books , which were forwarded from Havre to new york by the ship united states, and addressed to the collector of that port . I should be glad to hear of their safe arrival. If you wish for others it will...
25To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 24 November 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you two brochures of the national Institute, the contents of which are very interesting. I also inclose some french gazettes which contain some details concerning the situation of the french armies. Letters, which I have now received from the united States, announce the pleasing intelligence, that you will be reelected by a great majority. I have taken the liberty...
26David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 19 January 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to inform you, that I have received your letter, of the 11th of Jan. , which gives me the pleasing hope of returning as Consul to Paris . I need not repeat how much I am indebted to you for your friendship—To be reestablished at Paris will make me quite happy, as it will afford me the means of a decent existence and of improvement in scientific pursuits—which I value more than...
27To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 18 August 1810 (Madison Papers)
General armstrong having informed me verbally of the appointment of Mr. Russell as Charge d’affaire , and having, at the same time intimated, that he is sooner, or later, to replace me as Consul, I feel myself obliged to address you again on this subject, still cherishing the hope that you will be pleased to continue me in my present, or in some other Official situation at Paris. I am...
28David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 10 December 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of informing you, that I forwarded, to their address, the letters which you were pleased to confide to my care. That, for Mr. Mazzei , was forwarded to him by Mr. Cathalan , of Marseilles — I inclose a letter , from Mr Walsh , in reply to that you sent by me. General La Fayette says, that he will write to you by the frigate—
29David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 20 May 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the honor of receiving your letter , of the 25th of February, from Mr. Coles . I forwarded the packet and letter for Mr Mazzei , to Mr. Cathalan , by a safe and private conveyance. The one for Professor Blumenbach shall be transmitted to him by the first opportunity. The information you are pleased to communicate, concerning a candidate for the place I occupy, gives me much uneasiness. I...
30David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 27 October 1809 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing to you by the Wasp sloop of war, and of sending you several brochures. I am instructed, by the Secretary of the agricultural Society , to send you the last volume of their transactions. I inclose a map which the author beg you to accept. more than twenty American vessels, with rich cargoes, have been lately carried to different ports of France , Holland , and...