I do hereby Certifie that Mr Thomas Walker has served as first Lieutt of Marines onboard the Ship Defence myself Commander, and as such, did his Duty as an able Officer, Dureing which Service it appeared Mr Walker had been brought up to the Sea, and as he is desireous of Serving in that department, think him exceeding worthy of promotionー
James Nicholson
Annapolis Septr 18th 1776. ー
The particular promotion I would Recommend him to, is one of the Arm'd Vessels, or Gundeloes
1. Simon Gratz Autograph Collection, Case 5, Box 28, HSP.
