ensign
desirous of again embracing a military life
now in good business
having the command of a ship
sale of her cargo each voy. [voyage]
my eldest son John who was enrolled in the Corps
employment of a soldier
first opening to change his situation
being a Captain in the Army
eminent & wealthy merchant
strong impression on his mind
raise any new troops
time of life
congratulate you upon the progress of the general government