Appointment as a Surgeon's Mate
Item
Type
Autograph Letter Signed
Title
Appointment as a Surgeon's Mate
Description
Dr. Wells had applied to the Secretary of War for an appointment as a Surgeon's Mate in the Navy but has learned that the appointment will be made by Stoddert as Secretary of the Navy. If appointed, Wells promises to conduct himself with honor and utility to the United States rising Navy.
year created
1798
month created
06
day created
16
author
sent from location
Baltimore
recipient
sent to location
Philadelphia
in collection
notable person/group
Benjamin Stoddert
Henry Wells
applicant for a commission as Surgeon's Mate
notable location
Philadelphia
Baltimore
notable item/thing
recommendations
document number
1798061660001
page start
1
number of pages
2
Item sets
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Document instances
| In image | In source | Location in source | |
|---|---|---|---|
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJY12 (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
| [view document] (2 pages) | XJY12a (2 pages) | Collection: Subject File of the Naval Records Collection | NN |
Document names
| Type | Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Dr. Henry Wells | Baltimore | [n/a] |
| Recipient | Benjamin Stoddert | Philadelphia | [n/a] |