[N^o. Pa] I Shall be Obliged to you endeavouring to hire me other trusty capable Gunner in Philadelphia. the only alternative in such an officer. The man that ability to make up the graple, perhaps may answer. He does not like him — perhaps several have offers at Balt^o and they are good for nothing. your Coodlan Spoke to me respecting a main done some ago either modest for a Gunner — he may do for a Master at Arms, if he is a sober man, — want two fine Officers immediately Inform me should you have heard from Mansford — John — do understand as I hear — The distance I am from Phill^a S. the kept Attimes letters may be reached me in this best of the way place more it necessary, you should, loose no time by replying when you have it in your power. I am for yours Ob^t Ser^t Thomas Truxtun U.S. Ship Constellation April 12^th 1798 [M^r. Fox]