War department, Oct 11^th 1791 Sir, The Secretary of War has directed me to transmit you, the enclosed application of Richard Varick Esq^r claiming an allowance of bounty lands from the United States as a [underline: lieute nant colonel] in the late army, requesting that you will examine the same, and report your opinion with all convenient speed. I am Sir, Most respectfully, Your most humble Serv^t [signed] [undecipherable] Agg^t Joseph Howell Esq^r