1From Thomas Jefferson to William Tatham, 19 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I do not remember that I ever returned a letter unopened to any mortal living, and had still less supposed I had done it to you, of whom I had seen much to approve, and always wished you well. I had heard of your being in town, and was conscious of nothing which should have prevented your calling on me. you would have met a reception dictated by antient and friendly recollections, and I now,...
2From Thomas Jefferson to William Tatham, 6 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your favor of the 1st. inst. has been recieved & I thank you for the communication. considering the mass of false reports in circulation & the importance of being truly informed of the proceedings of the British armed vessels in the Chesapeake & it’s vicinities, I should be very glad, as you are on the spot provided with a proper vessel & men, if you could continue watching their motions...
3From Thomas Jefferson to William Tatham, 28 July 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
Your several letters from the 10th. to the 23d. inclusive have been duly recieved, and have served to regulate our belief of the state of things in Lynhaven amidst the variety of uncertain reports which were afloat. in mine of the 6th. I mentioned that it would be necessary for me to ask the continuance of this service from you only until I could ascertain the course the squadron of Commodore...