[D] [Alex^a May 14^th 1798 Application for a lieutenancy in the [undecipherable] Navy] [Rec^d May [undecipherable] [undecipherable]] Alexandria 14^th May 98 Dear Sir Some short time since I made application for a lieutenancy on board some of the vessels to be fitted out by the united states as convoys for our merchant men but fearing a mere application might not be sufficient, have obtained [strikethrough: letters] from some of my friends in this place; I am also acquainted with M^r Richard Harrison who can give you some information concerning me. M^r Charles Lee I have also some acquaintance with, and I flatter myself I will do justice to the appointment provided you make it. I remain Dear Sir your ob^t Serv^t Jn.^o M^cKee