To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 October 1808
War Department
October 19th 1808
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.
| Bayley Washington | to be appointed | Captain of | Infantry |
| William McKee | " | Lieutenant | ditto |
| John Minchin | " | Ensign | ditto |
| James McCormick Jnr. | " | Lieutenant | ditto |
| Samuel Speake | " | Ensign | ditto |
| James D Moore | " | Captain | ditto |
| William Moore | " | Lieutenant | ditto |
| George Thomas | " | Ensign | ditto |
| John Law | " | 2d. Lieutenant | Cavalry |
| Roger C. Weightman | " | Cornet | ditto |
Accept, Sir, assurances of my high respect and consideration
H Dearborn
Oct. 19. 08.
Approved
Th: Jefferson
PHi: Daniel Parker Papers.