To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 23 February 1805
From Henry Dearborn,
with Jefferson’s Approval
War Department February 23d. 1805
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the Militia of the District of Columbia (viz)
James Calder to be Lieutenant of light Infantry in the first Legion, vice, Charles McLaughlin promoted—
James Stevens to be Ensign of light Infantry in the first Legion, vice, James Harrison resigned
Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration.
H. Dearborn
[Approval by TJ:]
Feb. 23. 05.
Approved
Th: Jefferson
RC (PHi: Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the U States”; endorsed by a clerk. FC (Lb in DNA: RG 107, LSP).