135 Norfolk Nov 5-94 Capt. Barron as first Lieutenant in the Navy The Honbl Henry Knox Secretary of Warr Philad n-n-Barron
Norfolk, Nov15 1794 Sir I hope I am not out of order when I beg leave to recommend to your fab vors a worthy man whi is & has been saomteime in my employ & whos return I hourly look for, from Europe. He before sailing expressed a desire of entering the Navy & wishes a first Lieutenants berth on board the frigate to be built here. He has long sailed as Master Tho a young man. I can recommend as a perfect seaman an industrious active sober man & in all respects a gentleman. That will do credit to the post he fills. I have a particular friendship for him + beg to offer any security necessary for his appointment- I have spoken to Capt. Dale on th subject of Capt. Samuel Barron. I believe that if Capt. Dale has the appointment of his own officers he will favor Capt. Barron as his first lieut having I am informed has his character from others- I have requested my very respectable friend Geo Meade, Esq to second this my petition With his interest & the latter myuself, I shall have The honor to learn from you that Capt. Barron will succeed in the appointment I am bold to say no man in the United States will do more credit I have the honor to be very Respectfully Sir Your Most Obedt & Very Hble Ser Moses Myers The Honble Henry Knox Sec. of Warr