1To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 March 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honour of enclosing a letter recently received from the Marquis Lafayett,—by the closing paragraph, it would appear that he would have no objection to an appointment in lower Louisiana,—I presume that Genl. Armstrong was authorised to sound him on the subject,—I have sent Genl Scotts commission to him, with some instructions, and requested him to set out for Louisiana as soon as he...
2To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing, for your approbation, the appointment of Jonathan Williams, as a Lieut. Colonel in the Corps of Engineers. Accept, Sir, the assurances of my high respect, and consideration PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
3To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have informed Col Williams that it a new nomination must take place, and that I have doubts as to the propriety of his being appointed to a higher grade than a Lt. Col, but would not oppose his having a higher grade if you should think it advisable. I have such information from the Officers of the Corps as to induce a belief that the reappointment of Col Williams will give satisfaction &...
4To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 23 April 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Genl. Mason has not yet received an Answer from Col Peyton, but he expects one immediately, and as soon as he receives it, he will await on you. Yours, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
5To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Satterlee Clark & Eleazer D Wood as Cadets in the Corps of Artillerists. With high respect and consideration I am Sir, Your Obedt. Servt. [ in TJ’s hand: ] May 15. 1805. Approved PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
6To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 16 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
Alth’o the sentences of the Court Martials upon Lt. Harper is an unusual one, I presume it will be safe, & not improper for you to approve it. Yours, DLC : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
7To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 25 May 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Nicholas Biddle as a Cadet in the Corps of Artillerists. With high respect & consideration I am, Sir your Obedt. Servt. May 25. 05. Approved Th : Jefferson PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
8To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 19 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation the following Promotions and appointments in the Militia of the District of Columbia Major John McKinney to be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel Commandant of the 2d. Legion, vice, Colo. Peyton resigned. John Cohagan to be appointed Captain of a Rifle Company, vice Turner resigned. Frederick Way to be appointed Lieutenant of Ditto,...
9To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 28 June 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Robert J. McKenny as a Cadet in the Regiment of Artillerists Accept Sir, the assurances of my high respect and Consideration June 29. 05. Approved PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.
10To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 1 July 1805 (Jefferson Papers)
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation George Bumford, Joseph G. Totten & William McKee Cadets, to be appointed Second Lieutenants in the Corps of Engineers Accept Sir the assurances of my high respect & consideration July 1. 05. Approved PHi : Papers of Thomas Jefferson.