Recommends Hanson Catlett as Surgeon's Mate
Document 1798Hanson Catlett is a gentleman who has been educated in the medical line and seeks a position in the army or navy. Since he is very young he is willing to serve as a surgeon's mate. Lee stresses the importance of continuing the zeal manifested among Virginia youth in joining in the defense of their country.
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Hanson Catlett is a gentleman who has been educated in the medical line and seeks a position in the army or navy. Since he is very young he is willing to serve as a surgeon's mate. Lee stresses the importance of continuing the zeal manifested among Virginia youth in joining in the defense of their country.
Date
07/05/1798
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Sully, Virginia
Document number
1798070540001
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1
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Partially illegible.
Notable persons
James McHenry
Richard Bland Lee
Hanson Catlett
Secretary of War
surgeon's mate
medical line
army
navy
Notable locations
Sully, Virginia
Maryland
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application
recommendation