To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Rose, 2 June 1807
Fairfax 2d June 1807
Sir
It appearing that the Office of Librarian to the United States Library is vacant—at the instance of Doctr Dinmore Editor of the Alexandria Expositor, I beg leave to express to you my opinion of his pretensions to fill that office, and have no hesitation, in saying that his Talents and acquirements as well as his Zeal in in the cause of truth entitle him to your consideration—Accept my highest respect and esteem and am
Your Most Obt Sevt
Henry Rose
DNA: RG 59—LAR—Letters of Application and Recommendation.