[M^r Fitzsimmons — recommends Alex^r Murray — for a Frigate.] Sir I understand that a Nomination of Officers, to Command the Continental Frigates is soon to take place, and am desirous to call your Attention, to the pretension of Alex^r Murray This Gent is a Native of the U^d States born in Maryland, of reputable Connections, in Easy Circumstances, and of unblemished Character both as an Officer & a Citizen — if my testimony in favor of this Worthy Gent. can be of any Use I shall, beg the favor of You to Mention it to the President Previous to the Nomination With Great Respect, I am S^ir y^r M^o Ob^t Ser^t May 29. 1794 Tho^s Fitzsimmons [Henry Knox b^y Sec^y War]