51David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 21 January 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
I had the pleasure of writing to you, the 1st of nov. last , by duplicate , informing you concerning packages and letters forwarded to you by different channels of conveyance. Senator Tracy is anxious to know whether you received a MS , which I delivered to Mr. Barlow , to be sent with his dispatches — This will be accompanied with a copy of the civil, penal, and criminal codes , which I beg...
52David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 1 April 1813 (Jefferson Papers)
on the 21st of january last , I had the honor of writing to you , by Doctor Stephens , and of sending, for your acceptance, a copy of the civil, penal, and criminal codes of France . I also inclosed a letter from mr. mazzei . I have since forwarded to you, by
53To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 21 February 1811 (Madison Papers)
In consequence of the enquiry which you were pleased to make last evening, with respect to my conduct in a certain affair, I beg leave to present you the following statement of facts. A french vessel, by the particular permission, or instruction of General Armstrong was purchased by Captain Haley, in the name of Captain Banks, an american, to sail as a Parlementaire or flag vessel for the...
54David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 18 June 1814 (Jefferson Papers)
I am induced by feelings of gratitude to send for your perusal the inclosed communication relating to my removal from office— and am, with great respect, your most obedt Sert RC ( DLC ); dateline at foot of text; addressed: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire monticello”; endorsed by TJ as received 14 Oct. 1814 and so recorded in SJL . Enclosures: (1) Isaac Cox Barnet to Warden, Paris, 25 Aug. 1813,...
55David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 11 December 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I beg leave to inform you that the Attorney General is not yet arrived at Washington . Mr. Coles , to whom I delivered your packet for Mr Rodney , informs me, that he has lost all his furniture on board a vessel, destined for this city, which has been lately wrecked— I was obliged to return from Monticello , by Richmond , where I had the pleasure of meeting Messrs Coles and Cabell .
56David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 14 April 1811 (Jefferson Papers)
I am induced, by a sense of duty, to inclose for your perusal, a copy of my defence with regard to the insinuation made against me, before my appointment, by a secret enemy, and to which, I understand, General armstrong has lately referred—as he has not furnished his objections to my consular appointment, I trust that the President will soon allow me to embark. The suspension of my departure...
57David Bailie Warden to James Monroe, 10 June 1814 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of communicating to you a copy of my correspondence with mr. Crawford to serve as a defence of my determination to wait for your official instructions with respect to my Consular powers. My removal from office, in the manner which I have described appeared to me to be an abuse of delegated authority: for if mr. Crawfords powers in relation to me were discretionary, as would...
58David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 19 January 1810 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of sending you, by Captain Fenwick , a copy of Mr. Bottas’ work — Storia della guerra Americana . It is well written, and contains information not found in any other narrative on the same Subject. The Author is a member of the French Legislative body: his principles are just and liberal, and he is a most amiable man.— you will have been informed of the Emperors orders to sequester
59To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 2 December 1811 (Madison Papers)
On my return here, I found an Edition, in 8vo, of the Essai politique sur La Nouvelle Espagne —of which I have forwarded a copy for your acceptance. Baron Humboldt is, at present, in Germany, and proposes to return soon to Paris. He accuses Major Pike of having copied a part of his map, without even the mention of his Name. A french translation of Pikes’ Journal is in the press. I beg leave,...