1To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 25 February 1804 (Jefferson Papers)
From what Mr. Skipwith has mentioned to me on his intention of going to Louisiana, the american Consulate at Paris may soon become vacant.—The late events that have taken place here in trade, may also occasion a vacancy at Bordeaux ; if so, I beg leave to offer you my services for either of these places. I could enter into the office with the lesson of experience, & the best connexions in this...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 22 March 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having communicated to Mr. Monroe my application to be continued in the Consulate at Bordeaux, and asked his testimony on the manner I had filled that office during his residence in France—he has been pleased to forward the inclosed letter for you, which I have the honor to transmit. As my intention is to avoid importunity, I shall add nothing to what I have already said on this...
3To Thomas Jefferson from Joseph Fenwick, 16 April 1801 (Jefferson Papers)
Having complained to you of my removal from office, without sufficient cause—it becomes me to endeavor to repel anything advanced to support the contrary. With this view, I have the honor to send you the inclosed strictures, on what has been published concerning my Consular Conduct, in a Washington paper of the 1 & 7th. Inst. The desire of preserving the good opinion of those who thought well...