David Bailie Warden to Thomas Jefferson, 18 March 1811
From David Bailie Warden
New york, 18 march, 1811—
Sir,
I beg leave to inform you, that, at the moment,1 when I was on the eve of embarking for France, at Newport,2 I received a note from the President directing me to suspend my departure till I received further instructions on this point. I propose to wait for them at this City; and will be glad to be the Bearer of letters which you proposed to commit to my care. General Bailey informs me that he forwarded to Newport a letter from you, which will no doubt be returned to him, and he will give it to me. I have the pleasure of sending you sixteen nos of an Irish magazine, edited by one of my friends. I am, sir, with great respect and esteem,
D. B Warden
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “Thomas Jefferson Esquire”; endorsed by TJ as received 24 Mar. 1811 and so recorded in SJL. FC (MdHi: Warden Letterbook); in Warden’s hand; lacks closing. Enclosures not identified.
Madison’s note to Warden was dated 11 Mar. 1811 (, Pres. Ser., 3:214).
1. Preceding three words omitted in FC.
2. FC here adds “on board of the John Adams.”