To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 6 January 1809
War Department
January 6th. 1809
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, John Smith of South Carolina, to be appointed Lieut Colonel in the third Regiment of Infantry in the service of the United States
Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration
H Dearborn
DNA: RG 46—Records of the U.S. Senate.