To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 January 1805
From Henry Dearborn
War Department Jany. 19th 1805
Sir
I have the honor to transmit herewith, for your signature, sundry Commissions of the Militia of the District of Columbia
With sentiments of respect & esteem I am, Sir, Your Obedt. Servant
H. Dearborn
RC (DLC); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by TJ as received from the War Department on 19 Jan. and “Columbia militia commns.” and so recorded in SJL.