To Thomas Jefferson from Samuel Smith, 4 June 1801
From Samuel Smith
Nav. Dep. 4 June 1801
Sir
I have the honor to request your signature to the accompanying Commissions & Warrants—
They are all old appointments excepting George Grey Grubb, who has been particularly recommended by Mr Leiper of Philaa. & has been sometime an acting Midsm.
I have the honor to be with the greatest respect & esteem, Sir, your mo: ob Sr.
S. Smith
RC (DLC); at foot of text: “President U: States”; endorsed by TJ as received 4 June and so recorded in SJL with notation “commns.” FC (Lb in DNA: RG 45, LSP).
George Gray Grubb was an acting midshipman on board the frigate United States from 1800 to 1801. He was officially commissioned by TJ a midshipman on 4 June 1801 and served until 17 Mch. 1804, when he resigned due to illness ( , Register, 22).