To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 January 1808
War Department
January 23, 1808
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Thomas Irwin to be appointed an Assistant or Chief Clerk at the Factory or Trading house established at Natchitoches Territory of Orleans.
Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration
H Dearborn
[Note by Jefferson:]
Jan. 23. 08.
Approved
Th: Jefferson
PHi: Daniel Parker Papers.