Thomas Francis Bayard was an American lawyer, politician and diplomat from Wilmington, Delaware. A Democrat, he served three terms as the United States senator from Delaware and made three unsuccessful bids for the Democratic nomination for President of the United States. In 1885, President Grover Cleveland appointed him Secretary of State. After four years in private life, he returned to the diplomatic arena as Ambassador to Great Britain.
No. 217. Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra. Department of State, Washington, June 22, 1885. Sir: I have the honor to inclose a copy of a letter from the Attorney-General, calling…
No. 218. Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra. Department of State, Washington, July 3, 1885. Sir: With reference to the correspondence between this Department and your legation, concerning the brig Ambrose…
No. 220. Mr. Bayard to Mr. Holguin and Mr. Becerra. [Telegram.—Extract.] Department of State, Washington, July 31, 1885. The speedy pacification of Colombia, which the recovery of Barranquilla presages, is…
No. 170. Mr. Bayard to Mr. Jacob. Department of State, Washington, November 3, 1885. No. 2.] Sir: One of the first questions to be treated by you on your arrival…
No. 171. Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scruggs. Department of State, Washington, November 17, 1885. No. 72.] Sir: Your dispatch No. 240, of the 3d ultimo, has been received. Your reported…
No. 172. Mr. Bayard to Mr. Scruggs. Department of State, Washington, November 19, 1885. No. 74.] Sir: I have received your No. 239, of the 2d of October, referring to…
No. 223. Mr. Bayard to Mr. Becerra. Department of State, Washington, December 11, 1885. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your note of the 3rd instant,…