《明史·列传·卷一百五十六》
曹文诏，大同人。他为人勇敢坚强而且有谋略。在辽东从军，先后在熊廷弼、孙承宗手下做事。因多次立功升为游击将领。
从军辽左，历事熊廷弼、孙承宗，积功至游击。
Cao Wenzhao, from Datong. He is a brave and resourceful person. He joined the army in Liaodong and worked under Xiong Tingbi and Sun Chengzong. He was promoted to guerrilla general for his brilliant achievements.