[Recommendation in favor of D^r. Wells.] [To the Hon. James McHenry Esq. War Office Philadelphia] Dear Sir Morven July 11. 1797 A Pupil of D^r. Buchanan's & mine M^r. Henry Wells, wishes to get an appointment in the Medical line on board the Frigate building in Baltimore — He has been at the Study of Medicine about four years and has paid such attention as I doubt not has well fitted, to act as Surgeon's Mate — Any act of friendship you will be so good as to show to M^r. Wells, I am satisfied his conduct will never make you repent, & I can assure you it will be remembered with sincere gratitude by Your Respectful Hum^ble Serv^t. Sam^l J. [undecipherable: Meal/Neal]