To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 2 January 1805
From Henry Dearborn
Janury. 2d. 1805
Sir
In conformity with the intimation you were pleased to make to me yesterday, I herewith enclose a list of such Gentlemen as have occured to my mind as candidates for the office of Attorney Genl.
with respectfull concideration I am Sir Your Obedt. Servt.
H. Dearborn
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “The President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 2 Jan. and “Atty Genl” and so recorded in SJL.