Notes for Follow Up for Officer Recommendation: Page #1 Original title: 1800/idb18.jpg Cancel Reset Transcription Quincy Octo 1840 Dear Sir, I did request and meant at the checking to give Lieutenant commissions to the Cadets Lawson & Wilson, but as he was urgent as lawyer [illegible] to have determined that I have no constitutional authority [illegible] to do it. I believe it may be as well to insert them into the list you are preparing to be nominated to the Senate. With great regard, Secretary of War Notes are a workspace where project participants can keep ideas and observations regarding the transcription of the page. When contributing to the notes, it is encouraged to include the user and timestamp.