1From Thomas Jefferson to William Peppers, 8 August 1807 (Jefferson Papers)
The offer of your service in support of the rights of your country, merits and meets the highest praise; and I tender you, for your country the thanks you so justly deserve. at the same time it is my duty to observe that by the act of Congress, referred to in your letter, the appointment of the officers to the Volunteer companies offering their services, is recognised as in the State...