Sir:—
The bearer Mr. Robert Turner hath been out in the service of his country as Captain of Marines on board the Brig Pennsylvania Farmer and hath always behaved himself well in his station, and tells me he hath the offer of a Lieutenancy in Col. Sheppard's Regiment, which if not already filled up, take the liberty of recommending him to your Excellency for said Commission as I think he will fully answer the expectations of his country.