To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 6 July 1803
From Robert Smith
Navy dept.
July 6. 1803
Sir,
I have the honor to present for your approbation as Midshipmen in the Navy,
Gilbert H. Smith | recommended by | |
Judge Kilty & others— | ||
Francis B. Whiting.— | John Smith Esqr. Va. | |
Dl. P. Ramsey— | Mr. Strode— | |
Chs. Jones— | Mr. Merriweather Jones thro’ Mr. Madison.— |
If you approve the above nominations, the enclosed warrants will require your signature.—
With high respect, I am Sir, yr mo: ob Servt.
Rt Smith
RC (DLC); in a clerk’s hand, signed by Smith; at foot of text: “The President”; endorsed by TJ as received from the Navy Department on 6 July and “<Warnts.> Midshipmen” and so recorded in SJL. FC (Lb in DNA: RG 45, LSP).