From John Rodgers, 4 Oct. 1824

From John Rodgers

Washington Oct. 4th 1824

Dear Sir

I have received your letter of the 2nd instant, & in reply beg leave to say that, with the approbation of the Secty of the Navy, I will most cheerfully receive Mr Busrod W. Turner as one of the midshipmen of the N. Carolina. With the highest respect & Esteem I am Dr Sir yr. ob. Svt

Jn Rodgers

Source Note

ALS, NHi: John Rodgers Collection. Rodgers addressed the letter to BW in Trenton, New Jersey. The letter was postmarked in Washington City on 4 October. BW endorsed the letter.

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4 October 1824