To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 9 October 1804
From Henry Dearborn
War Department Octr. 9th. 1804
Sir
I have the honor to propose Doctor Oliver H Spencer for your approbation as Surgeon in the Army of the United States
Accept Sir the Assurances of my high respect and Consideration
FC (Lb in DNA, RG 107, LSP).
After receiving his commission, Oliver Hatfield Spencer served as an army surgeon until 20 June 1814 ( , 911).