[Docket on reverse: to Wolcott — Aug. 9. 179[8] / Phila: [Hamilton] / [undecipherable] 16. 21] [For Military recommendation] Phil.^a Aug. 9. 1798 Dear Sir [(HH)] Among various applications for appointments connected with the army is one from M^r Fishburne Wharton a young Gentleman of this City, which I take the liberty to recommend to your consideration. M^r Wharton belongs to a very respectable family of the Society of Friends— he is a son of the late President Wharton— he is amiable virtuous & intelligent— his education has been good and in my opinion ^his well qualified for the situation of a Clark or Aid to a General Officer.— A situation of this nature is one which he would prefer, as he is too tender a constitution for too much service in the field— If you think it likely that such a place can be reserved for M^r Wharton, I will thank you to inform me. I am with great respect D^r Sir yours &c General Hamilton Oliv Wolcott