Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860

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Author and naval officer. A close friend of Washington Irving, Paulding collaborated with him to produce the satirical periodical, Salmagundi. He also wrote poetry, fiction, and a popular biography of George Washington. President Martin Van Buren appointed Paulding Secretary of the Navy in 1839, in which post he served until 1841.

From the description of [Letter] 1839 May 7, Navy Department [Washington, D.C., to] Gilbert Davis, New York. (University of South Florida). WorldCat record id: 70141095

Virgil David was president of the Lawrenceville Lyceum in Western Pennsylvania.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Virgil David, near Pittsburgh, Pa., 1836 Apr. 29. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 78342971

From the description of Autograph letter signed : New York, to Virgil David, near Pittsburgh, Pa., 1836 Apr. 29. (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 55822263

James Kirke Paulding was associated with the Navy Department.

From the description of Miscellaneous manuscripts, 1839. (University of Pennsylvania Library). WorldCat record id: 155886335

James Kirke Paulding was born in New York state and as a young man moved to New York City, where he became a friend of Washington Irving and a frequent contributor to Salmagundi. His novels, short stories, plays, and histories tended to be anti-British and emphasize American life and themes. He also served as Secretary of the new Board of Navy Commissioners under the Madison administration, a Navy Agent under the Monroe administration, and as Secretary of the Navy in Van Buren's cabinet.

From the description of J.K. Paulding letters, 1839-1856 (Pennsylvania State University Libraries). WorldCat record id: 60718005

James K. Paulding served as the 12th SecNav, 1838-1841.

From the description of Letter, July 14, 1840. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 18178445

American author and naval official.

From the description of Papers of James Kirke Paulding [manuscript], 1804-1849. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647833923

Author and secretary of the navy.

From the description of Letter of James Kirke Paulding, 1843. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 79449995

Paulding was Secretary of the Navy, 1838 -1841, and a published author of novels and plays.

From the description of Letter, December 4, 1839. (Naval War College). WorldCat record id: 706823352

Secretary of the Navy under President Van Buren; author.

From the description of Letters, 1839 and n.d. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 32878736

James Kirke Paulding (1778-1860) was an American writer. A member of the so-called "Knickerbocker Group," he wrote poetry, novels and plays. With his friend Washington Irving, he was the creator and publisher of the satirical periodical Salmagundi . His extensive knowledge of naval affairs led President Martin Van Buren to appoint him Secretary of the Navy (1838-1841).

From the guide to the James K. Paulding Correspondence, 1827-1843, (Special Collections Research Center, Syracuse University Libraries)

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referencedIn Martin Van Buren Papers, 1787-1910, (bulk 1820-1850) Library of Congress. Manuscript Division
creatorOf White, Thomas Willis, 1788-1843. Letter to James K. Paulding, 1839 April 12. University of Virginia. Library
creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. The Illinois and the prairies : manuscript, [ca. 1849] Houghton Library
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Letter, 1839 Nov. 16 [Washington, D.C.?] to Richard O'D. Harris, Boston. University of Michigan
creatorOf Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845. Autograph letter signed : to J.K. Paulding, 1840 Aug. 26. Pierpont Morgan Library.
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Letter of James Kirke Paulding, 1843. Library of Congress
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Letter to Parke Godwin. New York, NY. 1841 June 3. University of Iowa Libraries
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referencedIn American Author Portraits [manuscript], 1774-1902. University of Virginia. Library
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Letter to John Payne Todd [manuscript], 1837May 24. University of Virginia. Library
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creatorOf Johnson, Richard Mentor, 1780-1850. Autograph letter signed and docketed : Washington?, to J. K. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy, ansd. 1840 Jan. 29. Pierpont Morgan Library.
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referencedIn Adams, James Truslow, 1878-1949. Barrett assorted authors collection, 1814-1947 University of Virginia. Library
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Papers of James Kirke Paulding [manuscript], 1804-1849. University of Virginia. Library
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Letter, December 4, 1839. Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library
creatorOf Coles, Walter, 1790-1857. Letter to James K. Paulding, Secretary of the Navy [manuscript] : regarding employment in Navy Department : also a note by Paulding answering the inquiry, 1840 Apr. 13. University of Virginia. Library
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Letters, 1839 and n.d. Duke University Libraries, Duke University Library; Perkins Library
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creatorOf Strange, Robert, 1796-1854. Letters : Washington, D.C., to the Secretary of the Navy, 1839-1840. Bryn Mawr College, Mariam Coffin Canaday Library
creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Autograph letter signed : New York, to Virgil David, near Pittsburgh, Pa., 1836 Apr. 29. Texas Christian University
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creatorOf Lewis Cass papers (1774-1924) William L. Clements Library
creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Autograph letter signed : New York, to Virgil David, near Pittsburgh, Pa., 1836 Apr. 29. University of Chicago Library
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860,. Autograph letters signed from James Kirke Paulding, Hyde Park, New York, to F[rances Anne] Kemble [manuscript], 1849-1856. Folger Shakespeare Library
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creatorOf James K. Paulding Correspondence, 1827-1843 Syracuse University. Library. Special Collections Research Center
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. J.K. Paulding letters, 1839-1856 Pennsylvania State University Libraries
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creatorOf Paulding, James Kirke, 1778-1860. Letter, July 14, 1840. Naval War College, Henry E. Eccles Library
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creatorOf Dodge, Augustus Caesar, 1812-1883. Letter to J[ames] K[irke] Paulding. Washington, DC. 1841 Jan. 22. University of Iowa Libraries
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