To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 December 1807
War Department
December 31. 1807
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Warner Lewis, Benjamin Field, James Dillabee and Christopher Van de Venter as Cadets in the regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States—
Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration
H. Dearborn
[Jefferson’s order:]
Jan. 2. 1808
Approved
Th: Jefferson
PHi: Daniel Parker Papers.