Thomas Jefferson Papers

To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval, 23 February 1805

From Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval

War Department Feby. 23. 1805

Sir

I have the honor herewith to transmit you a Return of the Militia of the United States, from such returns as have been received since the 20th March 1804 date of the last Return

With sentiments of esteem and respect I am, Sir Your Obedient Servant

H Dearborn

PrC (PHi: Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the U States.” FC (DNA: RG 107, LSP). Recorded in SJL as received from the War Department on 23 Feb. Enclosure: Return of the Militia of the United States, dated War Department, 23 Feb. 1805, signed by Dearborn; consisting of returns made by 14 states (lacking Delaware, Maryland, and Tennessee), the District of Columbia, Mississippi Territory, and Indiana Territory, compiled into tables listing the numbers of general and field staff, field officers and regimental staff, artillery, cavalry, grenadiers, light infantry, riflemen, and infantry; including also an inventory of arms, ammunition, and accoutrements (printed in ASP description begins American State Papers: Documents, Legislative and Executive, of the Congress of the United States, Washington, D.C., 1832-61, 38 vols. description ends , Military Affairs, 1:184-8); enclosed in TJ to the Senate and the House of Representatives, 28 Feb.

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