To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 27 October 1808
War Department
Octr: 27th: 1808.
Sir,
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Benjamin Champney of Massachusetts to be appointed a First Lieutenant in the Regiment of Riflemen in the service of the U.S.
Accept, Sir, &c.
DNA: RG 107--LSP--Letters Sent to the President.