21To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 12 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you the inclosed copies of letters, relating to my employment as agent of Prize cases. The minister—Mr. Barlow—has applied to the Duke of Bassano, to obtain for me free access to the Prize-Court, which is of great importance to the interests of american Citizens. The Duke has submitted his demand to the Emperor, whose decision is not yet known. As there is...
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,...
23To 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...
24To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 26 January 1813 (Madison Papers)
The mournful event of mr. Barlows, death, has placed in my hands, the affairs of the Legation. In supplying this vacancy, it shall be my utmost endeavor to merit your approbation. It is unfortunate, that the negotiation is averted, at a moment, when the mind of this Government seems earnest for arrangement. Dr. Stephens, whom I send as a confidential messenger, will communicate to you the...
25To 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...
26To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 2 September 1808 (Madison Papers)
According to the instructions of the american Minister, I have the honor of transmitting to you the inclosed letter. I seize this occasion to present you my thanks for your interest in my appointment as Consul pro tempore. If the President and you, Sir, are pleased to continue me in this Office, I shall labor as much as possible to discharge its duties with faithfulness and exactitude. I...
27To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 6 October 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of informing you, that the american Ship Hibernia, Captain Oliver Appleton, was condemned, with her Cargo, by the Council of Prizes, the 22d of last month. She was the property of the Captain, and of Mr. Asa Nichols of Cambridge, Massachusetts. On her voyage from Tonningen to Alicante, she had been carried to Malta, by an English Privateer, and was, there, ransomed for the sum...
28To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 22 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to Communicate to you the following Circumstances whh. took place between Mr. Skipwith Concerning the papers belonging to the Consular office. On the 26th. of Augt. Genl. Armstrong informed me of my nomination as the Successor of Mr. Skipwith & at the Same time instructed me to wait on him to receive all documents relating to the Consulate & agency of prize Causes. This I did two...
29To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 24 November 1808 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of transmitting to you a statement of all the American vessels, that have been condemned, by the Council of Prizes, at Paris, since the renewal of the present war. I also inclose, by General Armstrong’s advice, a paper containing information concerning the Documents which belong to this Consulate. I had the honor of communicating to you, by Capt Serigée, a passenger in the...
30To 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,...