To Thomas Jefferson from Henry Dearborn, 15 February 1809
War Department
February 15th 1809
Sir
I have the honor of proposing for your approbation Fitzhugh, John A. Chandler, William Hobart and Henry Bankstead Jnr. to be appointed Cadets in the Regiment of Artillerists in the service of the United States
Accept Sir assurances of my high respect & consideration
H Dearborn
PHi.