To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 30 October 1807
War Department
Octr. 30th. 1807
Sir,
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation, Sylvanus Thayer, to be appointed Cadet in the Corps of Engineers and Samuel Newman a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists.
Accept Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration
H Dearborn
[Note by TJ:]
Approved
Th: Jefferson
Oct. 30. 07.
PHi: Daniel Parker Papers.