I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following promotions and appointment in the Army of the United States, viz.

Captain Richard Sparks of the 2d. Regt of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Major in the same, vice Thomas Pasteurs deceased July 9. 1806

1st. Lieut. Matthew Arbuckle of the 2d Regt of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the same, vice Joseph Bowman resigned June 20. 1806

1st. Lieut. John Brahan of the 2d Regt. of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Captain in the same vice Richard Sparks promoted July 29. 1806

2d Lieut John Miller of the 2d Regt. of Infantry to be promoted to the rank of First Lieut. in the same, vice Matthew Arbuckle promoted June 20. 1806

2d Lieut. William P. Clymer of the 2d Regt. Infantry to be promoted to the rank of First Lieut. in the same vice John Brahan promoted July 29. 1806

Ensign Robert Peyton of the 2d Regt Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Second Lieut. in the same, vice John Miller promoted June 20 1806

Ensign Benjamin S Smoot of the 2d. Regt. Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Second Lieut. in the same, vice Josiah Taylor deceased July 3. 1806.

Ensign Charles Magnan of the 2d. Regt. Infantry to be promoted to the rank of Second Lieut. in the same, vice William P. Clymer promoted July 29 1806.

John Pollard to be appointed Surgeons Mate in the Army of the United States.

Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration