George Washington Papers

To George Washington from Richard Shepard, 24 May 1794

From Richard Shepard

Philada May 24th 1794

Sir

I am a native of No. Carolina bred to the Sea and wish the appointment of Lieutenant on board one of the Frigates to be fitted out by the United States, I understand that the Members of Congress from North Carolina have recommended me to the Secretary of war, If your Excellency appoints me as Lieutenant I shall do every thing in my power to merit your approbation. with the highest respect I am Sir your most Obedt Servt

Richard Shepard

ALS, DLC:GW. No evidence has been found to indicate that Richard Shepard (c.1771-1796) received a naval appointment.

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    To George Washington from Richard Shepard, 24 May 1794
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    Shepard, Richard
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    Washington, George
    Date
    24 May 1794

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    “To George Washington from Richard Shepard, 24 May 1794,” Founders Online, National Archives, https://founders.archives.gov/documents/Washington/05-16-02-0101. [Original source: The Papers of George Washington, Presidential Series, vol. 16, 1 May–30 September 1794, ed. David R. Hoth and Carol S. Ebel. Charlottesville: University of Virginia Press, 2011, p. 117.]