To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 5 November 1804
From Henry Dearborn
War Department Novr. 5th. 1804
Sir
I have the honor to propose for your approbation Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly as Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists
With Sentiments of esteem & respect I am yours &c
FC (Lb in DNA: RG 107, LSP).
On 8 Nov., Dearborn wrote to Matthew Whyte and John J. Kelly to inform them that the president had approved their appointments and that they should report to West Point “as early as practicable” (DNA: RG 107, LSMA).