I take the liberty to address you in behalf of Mr. Walter B. Vrooman, Son of the Widow Vrooman, a Sister in Law of mine, at Schonectady, who is very desirous of entering into the Army of the United States. He is a soldierly looking Man, well calculated for a military life, and I do believe would make a good Officer—If Sir, you can with propriety, from what I have related, recommend him for an appointment as a Subaltern in either of the Regiments raised or to be raised, the favour will be esteemed as conferred on Dear Sir Yr. most Obedt. and very Huml. Servt.