Sir./.

I find upon enquiry that a Lieutenancy of Marines in the Ship Defence is vacant, wch I should be very glad was filled by a Brother of mine Thos Coale; he has had for wme time past a desire of entering in the Naval Service, & I think would execute his commition with Spirit & fidelity —

Your influence towards his being appointed to the above vacancy will ever be acknowledged as the greatest Obligation You could confer on Sir [&c.]