¶ To James Leander Cathcart. Letter not found. 16 August 1815. Acknowledged in Cathcart to JM , 5 Sept. 1815 , where it appears to have to do with the delivery of and payment for a shipment of wine for JM .
12To Thomas Jefferson from James Leander Cathcart, 25 January 1806 (Jefferson Papers)
James Leander Cathcart prests his respectful compliments to Mr Jefferson & returns him the Arabic manuscript with a literal translation: it is not dated at any particular place, but the Tunisian Ambassador supposes it to have been wrote at Derna & refers you to Mr Eaton for a further elucidation of the facts therein contain’d. DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
13Enclosure: Recommendation of James Leander Cathcart [ca. July 1818], enclosure no. 1 in James Leander Cathcart to Thomas … (Jefferson Papers)
We the undersign’d having a satisfactory knowledge of James Leander Cathcart Esq r either personally, or by character from Gentlemen in whom we place confidence, & from his public character, do recommend him to the President of the United States , & to the heads of Departments, & especially to the Secretary of the Navy , as a fit candidate for the office of Purser or Paymaster of the naval...
14Enclosure: John Rodgers to James Leander Cathcart, 9 June 1819, enclosure no. 3 in James Leander Cathcart to Thomas … (Jefferson Papers)
Your letter of the 28 th Ult o accompanied by a Journal of the proceedings of the Agents sent under the instructions of the Board of the 13 th of Nov r 1818 has been received—On a cursory perusal of the Journal, the Board discover much information respecting the object of your mission which it would be desirable for them to possess; and they return it to you in order that such extracts from it...
15From 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 .
16Bill of Exchange from James Leander Cathcart, 17 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
17 August 1810, Madeira. The amount of £249 sterling ($1,106.67) is to be paid to James Latimer of Philadelphia. RC ( DLC ). 1 p. Endorsed on verso by JM, “October 8. 1810 / Accepted.”
17From 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 .
18To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 12 September 1811 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
12 September 1811, Madeira. Advises that the wines JM ordered are cased and awaiting a vessel for Alexandria or Baltimore. Both JM’s and Monroe’s wines will be forwarded as soon as a ship is available. “I have taken the liberty to include the Pipe of wine for Mrs. Lucy Washington in the bill I have drawn upon you this day in favor of Matthew Cobb Esqr. of Portland for £378. Stg.” Wishes to be...
19To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 20 June 1803 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
20 June 1803, Leghorn . No. 6. “Since the date of the enclosed communications to our Consuls in Barbary nothing has transpired either to confirm or to contradict the report” of Smith’s capture. Hopes it “may turn out to be a similar one to that of Mc:Niels engagement.” Has heard nothing “official from our squadron.” It is reported that “some powder caught fire by accident” on board the New...
20To James Madison from James Leander Cathcart, 19 October 1803 (Madison Papers)
I have the honor to inform you that I proceed to Leghorn in the Syren the first westerly wind. I have given Mr. Lear every information in my power, & will dispatch the Syren from Leghorn to Algiers with the Consular present with the greatest dispatch. Peace is concluded between the United States & Morocco, for the particulars, of which I refer you to Comodore Prebble & Col. Lear & remain with...