Henry Dearborn, with Jefferson’s Approval to Thomas Jefferson, 11 June 1805
From Henry Dearborn,
with Jefferson’s Approval
War Department June 11. 1805
Sir/
I have the honor to propose for your approbation the following promotions in the Corps of Engineers (viz)
| Captain William A Barron to be promoted to the rank | of Major | |
| Captain Jared Mansfield | " ditto " | of Major |
| 1st Lieut James Wilson | " " " | of Captain |
| 1st Lieut Alexander Macomb | " " " | of Captain |
| 2d Lieut Joseph G. Swift | " " " | of 1st Lieutent. |
| 2d Lieut Walker K. Armistead | " " " | of 1st Lieutenant |
And that William McKee, a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists be transferred to the Corps of Engineers
Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect and consideration
H. Dearborn
[Approval by TJ:]
Approved
Th: Jefferson
June 11. 05.
RC (PHi: Daniel Parker Papers); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Dearborn; at foot of text: “President of the United States”; endorsed by a clerk. FC (Lb in DNA: RG 107, LSP).