11To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 17 April 1809 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 April 1809, Paris. The acting American consul in Paris congratulates JM on his election as president. Encloses file on the Argus and mentions troop strength of French and their disposition in Spain. Reports figures for various commands and gives separate totals of troops furnished by the “confederation of the Rhine.” This information is reliable as it comes from “an officer who … has pretty...
12To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 1 March 1812 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of communicating to you, the following statement of the Manufactory of sugar from Beets, of Indigo from Pastel , and of soda, from sea-salt. The mean produce of sugar, extracted from beets, is about two, and a half pounds, per quintal. A french arpent yields from twenty, to thirty thousand pounds, which cost seven livres ten sous per thousand. Besides the sugar, every 100 lbs...
13To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 18 December 1809 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you a file of newspapers which contains an acct. of the late wonderful events that have taken place on the Continent. Spain is to be attacked with an army of nearly 200,000 men, and will probably be subjugated. Holland is to become a province of france, and the prediction of Smith, in his Wealth of Nations, will doubtless be realised. If the Republican form of Govt....
14To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 20 February 1812 (Madison Papers)
I beg leave to inform you, that on my arrival, at Paris, I ascertained, that a person, of New york, named Strong, was the author of the charge, concerning which you were pleased to ask an explanation, previous to my Consular appointment. I take the liberty of inclosing a narrative of the case, which I have written for the purpose of evincing to you the correctness of my conduct, and the great...
15To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 25 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor of sending you the inclosed newspapers and brochures . I am, at present, much occupied with the business of Prize-Causes. I have thought it a duty to make a defence of several cases not represented here by any Agent. The Court, though it regularly confiscates the property in every American case that comes before them, continues to ratify contracts between the captors and...
16To 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...
17To James Madison from David Bailie Warden, 1 May 1809 (Madison Papers)
I had the honor of lately writing to you to congratulate You on your elevation to the Presidency of the United States. I now take the liberty of addressing you concerning my situation as Consul, and of praying you to continue me in my present office. My knowledge of some of the most useful modern languages, particularly of French, and the acquaintance I have already made with the authorities...
18To 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...
19To 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...
20To 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...