Surgency on the New Frigate
Document 1797A student of Dr. Buchanan, Mr. Wells, wants to obtain the surgency of the frigate now building at Baltimore. He is even willing to be a mate if a better situation cannot be found. Littlejohn confesses that he is not sufficiently acquainted with Wells to judge his abilities but knows of his conduct while learning his profession.
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A student of Dr. Buchanan, Mr. Wells, wants to obtain the surgency of the frigate now building at Baltimore. He is even willing to be a mate if a better situation cannot be found. Littlejohn confesses that he is not sufficiently acquainted with Wells to judge his abilities but knows of his conduct while learning his profession.
Date
07/08/1797
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Recipient
Sent from
Baltimore
Document number
1797070840001
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1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Miles Littlejohn
Dr. [Henry] Wells
Notable locations
Baltimore