To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 31 July 1807
War Department
July 31. 1807
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions & appointments in the first & Second Legions of the Militia of the District of Columbia
First Legion
William Smith Senr. | to be | appointed | Captain of Riflemen |
David Dobbins | to be | do | Lieutenant Do |
Nicholas Harker | to be | do. | Ensign Do |
William Stewart | to be | do | Captain Light Infantry |
John Gozler | to be | do | Lieutenant Do |
William Morton | to be | do | Ensign Do. |
Benjamin Stoddert Jr | to be | do | Cornet of Cavalry |
Second Legion
George Youngs | to be appointed | Captain of Infantry |
Charles L Nevitt | do | Lieutenant do |
William Stewart | do | Lieutenant do |
James Harper | do | Lieutenant do |
James Mean Stewart | do. | Lieutenant do. |
Edward Swan | do | Lieutenant do |
Carr Bailey | do | Ensign do. |
John Boyer to be appointed Ensign of Infantry |
Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration
H. Dearborn
PHi.