1Thomas 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...