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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[Baltimore. 8 July 1799
M. Littlejohn
recommending J. Wells]
Baltimore July 8th 1799
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Mr Wells a young Gentleman of this place & Student of D. Buchanan is desirous of obtaining the Surgeoncy of the Frigate now Building here, & has requested me to mention him to you — He would be willing to be a mate if a better situation could not, with propriety, be obtained for him — I am not sufficiently acquainted with him to judge of his abilities, but I know he has conducted him self becomingly the Profession D. Buchanan will be more particular — My respectful [undecipherable: compliments?] to Mrs McHenry & am Sir &c
Respectfully Obliged &c Sert
M. Littlejohn
Jas McHenry Esqr
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Description
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
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Baltimore
Document number
1797070840001
Page start
1
Notable persons
James McHenry
Miles Littlejohn
Dr. [Henry] Wells
Notable locations
Baltimore