Autograph Letter Signed

Henry Wells as Surgeon's Mate for the Frigate

Buchanan recommends Henry Wells for a position as a Surgeons Mate on board a frigate. Wells has studied medicine for four years including a lecture course at the University of Pennsylvania. His attention to his studies and his improvement in the line of his profession constitute good qualifications respecting his application to be a physician on board the "Constellation."

1797

07

11

Baltimore

Philadelphia

Partially illegible.

James McHenry

George Buchanan

Henry Wells

Philadelphia

Baltimore

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[address leaf and docket title]
Baltimore 11 July 1797
Geo: Buchanan
Reccommending Dr Henry Wells
for Surgeon or Surgeon's Mate
on board the Constellation
James Mc Henry Esq
Minister of War
Philadelphia
BaMe July 11 1797
Hone Sirs
Excuse the liberty I take in writing to you a few times in recommendation of my pupil Mr Henry Wells, he is desirous of serving his Country by entering on Board the Frigate now Building here - in capacity of surgeon or surgeons Mate;He has been at the study of Medicine for about four years - & has attended a Course of lectures at the University of Pennsylvania, from these advantages, from his attention to his studies, & improvement in the line of his Profession - & from other good qualifications, I hesitate not in saying, that would your Choice fall upon him as assistant surgeon & Physician on Board the Constellation, you will have no cause to regret, but, to be pleased & satisfyed - with a wish therefore sir, that your Interest may lead to his appointment, I subscribe myself with much respect your Humble Servant
Geo Buchanan