To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 29 December 1804
From Henry Dearborn,
with Jefferson’s Approval
War Department December 29th. 1804
Sir
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, Robert Lucas, as a Cadet in the Corps of Artillerists
With high respect & consideration I am, Sir, your Obt. Servt.
H. Dearborn
[Approval by TJ:]
Approved
Th: Jefferson
Dec. 29. 1804
RC (PHi: Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “The President of the US”; endorsed by a clerk. PrC (same). FC (Lb in DNA: RG 107, LSP).
After receiving his appointment as a cadet, Robert Lucas rose to the rank of lieutenant. Although he resigned his commission in 1810, Lucas served in the infantry until his death in the War of 1812 ( , 645).