Philadelphia Jan^y 24. 1795 My dear Sir I have received yours of the 15^th Instant and put upon the list of candidates, as a Surgeon Mate — The President will decide when any appointments of that nature are made — and I hope and presume from your recommendation he will be appointed. Your approbation of the time of my resignation, is highly satisfactory to me, for I love and esteem you — Although I shall be one of Sphere of my Country, nay even be near home, and I shall ever rejoice in its prosperity. Your affectionate friend Knox General Lincoln