[Administrative notation on wrapper: 187 / Balt. May 30^th 1798. / Balt.^t Litle John recom / mends Henry Wells—] [N.^o 187] [NN Wells, Henry] Baltimore May 30^th 1798 Sir I am again requested to solicit the favor of your attention to M.^r Henry Wells of the place, who wishes to obtain the appointment of Surgeon Mate on board of one of the United States armed Vessels, now fitting for Sea— He formerly lived with a Coal & Buchanan & I believe is qualified to act in that Capacity— He is the same young man whom Col. Howard lately applied to you for, & I have no doubt, should be assured, from the general goodness of his Character, that he will fill his Station with honor to himself & utility to the service— My most respectful Comp.^ts to M^rs McHenry & I am Sir y.^r Most Ob.^t Hble Serv.^t Ja.^s McHenry Esq.^r Miles Littlejohn.