To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 13 February 1809
War Department
February 13th. 1809
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following appointments in the First Legion of the Militia of the District of Columbia viz.
Joseph Cassin to be appointed Captain of Light Infantry
McCauley Haynes to be appointed Lieutenant ditto
William Dyson to be appointed Ensign ditto
Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect & consideration.
H Dearborn
PHi: Daniel Parker Papers.