Requests Appointment as a Navy Surgeon
Document 1798Reynolds wants to obtain a place as a surgeon on board one of the armed ships of the United States. Even though he is not personally acquainted with Thomas Evans, he has been recommended by gentlemen who know Evans who will attest to his qualifications as a surgeon. Enclosed is a letter from Doctor Griff.
327 May 7th 1798. Thomas Evans on the subject of Doctr. Rey- nolds’ application_ James McHenry Esquire Secty of War. No 327- Recd. June 7th NN Dear Sir I enclose you some letters which have come to me, soliciting my agency in procuring appointmt. as Surgeons. _ Mr. Reynolds & Mr. Purdie are personally unknown to me. _ The Gentlemen who recommend them are known & I have noted upon their letters respectively in a brief manner my estimation of them. I am with perfect respect Your most obed. Servant T. Evans June 7, 1798
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