To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 15 January 1805
From Henry Dearborn,
with Jefferson’s Approval
War Department January 15th. 1805
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation William Dent Bealle, Adjutant, to be promoted to Brigade Major and Inspector of the Militia of the District of Columbia vice Major Joshua Wingate resigned.
With sentiments of esteem & respect I am, Sir, Your Obedient Servant
H. Dearborn
[Approval by TJ:]
Jan. 17. 1805.
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.” FC (Lb in DNA: RG 107, LSP).