Autograph Letter Signed

Recommends to the Secretary of War a candidate for Lieutenant of U.S. ship.

05/20/1794

Boston

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Henry Knox

Henry Jackson

Philadelphia

Boston

that regiment was disbanded

came out of the army, he entered on board of a ship

pursued that line of life ever since

regularly rose from merit to second mate, mate and captain, which last grade he has served for many years with the first reputation

sensible, capable active good man

man of integrity

he will accept of a Lt. on board of one of the continental ships

unequivocal knowledge I have of him

recommend him in the strongest terms for the appointment he solicits

pledge myself he will do honor to himself and country