1From John Adams to Richard O’Brien, 18 December 1798 (Adams Papers)
To Richard O’Brien Esquire Consul General of the United States of America for the Kingdom of Algiers, William Eaton Esquire Consul of the United States for the Kingdom of Tunis, and James Leander Cathcart Esquire Consul of the United States for the Kingdom of Tripoli. Some articles in the treaty between the United States and the Kingdom of Tunis concluded at Tunis, by the intervention of...
2From John Adams to James Leander Cathcart, 25 March 1822 (Adams Papers)
I have received your letter, and the documents with it. Unable from the failure of my sight to read them, I have had them read to me. All I can say is, that your appointment as Consul was made upon mature deliberation, and careful examination of your conduct and correspondence, and your other writings; and nothing has ever come to my knowledge, exciteing any repentance or regret for that...
3From Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 24 March 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I learn with real grief from your favor of the 10 th that you are still unsuccesful in your endeavors to better your situation. but grief however afflicting is unavailing where there is no power to relieve. had I that power it should certainly be exercised in your behalf . You request me to give you a certificate specifying that when I nominated you to the Senate when your appmt took place I...
4Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 10 September 1821 (Jefferson Papers)
On my return after an absence of some weeks from home, I find here your favor of Aug. 27. and learn from it, with great regret, the difficulties of your present situation. I can say with truth, and justice therefore requires me to say, that I considered your administration of our affairs, while Consul on the Barbary coast , as one of the most rigorous integrity; and that too in a situation...
5From Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 22 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson presents his compliments to mr Cathcart: he does not know whether he reads the Arabic language or character: but if he does Th:J. asks the favor of him to acquaint him with the matter of the inclosed letter. MBU-A .
6From Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 10 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
Th: Jefferson requests the favour of Mr. Cathcart to dine with him on Monday the 13th., at half after three The favour of an answer is asked. MBU-A .
7From Thomas Jefferson to James Leander Cathcart, 20 January 1824 (Jefferson Papers)
I learn with sincere sympathy the continuing disappmt of your hopes of public employment, and the distresses to which that disappmt has brought you . but retired as I am from all concern with the public affairs or those directing them, I can render you little service. the only favor in which I can interpose is that of interesting a friend in your behalf. I try this in the letter now inclosed...
8From James Madison to James Leander Cathcart, 30 May 1810 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 30 May 1810. Acknowledged in Cathcart to JM, 13 Aug. 1810 . Orders wine.
9From James Madison to James Leander Cathcart, [6 February] 1802 (Madison Papers)
The United States Schooner Enterprize Captain Sterret, being on the point of Departure for Gibraltar, I avail myself of the opportunity to acknowledge the receipt of a series of your dispatches of last year, including, No. 12, with the exception however of No. 8. I also enclose you a copy of the communications made to congress respecting our Barbary affaires, and of a law which has just been...
10From James Madison to James Leander Cathcart, 13 March 1809 (Madison Papers)
Letter not found. 13 March 1809. Acknowledged in Cathcart to JM, 12 May 1809 . Orders wines.