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.