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...
2From 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...
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...