Portsmouth 16th June 1776
Dear Sir ー
This will be forwarded you by Captain Peter Faneiul Jones of Marblehead who has an inclination to be Employ'd in the Continental Service on board one of the Ships, I know him well has Sailed with me, is an Excellent Seaman, young and active, I think would make an exceeding good Officer; have no doubt of his Resolution, he has saild for some time past in the Employ of my Friend Elbridge Gerry Esqr, of whom you may know his Character; should it be in your way (as I think it will) shall take it kind if you, and Mr Gerry would serve him ー I am with due Respect [&c.]
John Langdon
To William Whipple Esqr Member of Congress Philadelphia
1. John Langdon Letter Book, J. G. M. Stone Private Collection, Annapolis,