Paulding, James Kirke (1778-1860)

US author. He published the Diverting History of John Bull and Brother Jonathan 1812 and a more serious work, The United States and England 1815, which led to his appointment as a member of the Board of Naval Commissioners. He also wrote works in defence of the Southern states and slavery.

He was a friend of the writer Washington Irving, and wrote part of Salmagundi with him 1807-08. Other works include The Dutchman's Fireside 1831 and Life of Washington 1835. He was secretary of the navy 1838-41.