Boston July 21t 1778
Sir
The Letter of Recomendation.1 which I spoke of is signd by all the members Except one Lieut. and Capt Hopkins.2 who objected after disclosing in the open Court he would Joyn in such a measure what is his reason I know not nor do I Care-a Coppy of the Letter You may see if You will be kind enough to Call on mrs. Thompson.3- I have not form'd any Resolution yet about going to Philla. I am at present Bussy in making up my accts. and geting a Coppy of the Proceedings of the Court4 I am Sir [&c.]
Thos: Thompson
L, Private Collection, Capt. J. G. M. Stone, Annapolis, Md., 1959. Addressed on cover: “To/Genl. Wm. Whipple Esqr/Portsmouth." Addressed below close: "Genl./Wm. Whipple Esqr/Portsmouth." Docketed: "Capt Thompson/July 2d 1778."
1. An excerpt from the “Letter of Recommendation" was printed in several Boston newspapers during the first week of August. See Captain Thomas Thompson to William Whipple, 8 July, note 3, above.
2. Capt. John Burroughs Hopkins, commanding the Continental Navy frigate Warren.
3. The complete manuscript letter has not been found.
4. The proceedings of Thompson's court martial have not been found.
