To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 31 August 1805
Navy Depmt
31 Augt. 1805.
sir,
Should you approve of the appointment of Mr. Town to a 2nd. Lieutenancy of Marines, I request your signature to the commission herewith sent. The enclosed letters recommending him for the appointment, will explain to you his qualifications.
I am with high respect Sir, yr. mo ob Servt.
Rt Smith
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.