766. RICHARD VARICK (1753-1831) Revolutionary War officer, aide to Benedict Arnold and appointed by Washington to be Secretary for Continental Army records. Partly-printed D.S., 1p. legal folio, New York, Mar. 7, 1797, a tavern license issued to Nicholas Cook permitting him to operate a tavern, with the proviso that he permit no: "...Cock-fighting, Gaming, or Playing with Cards or Dice, or keep any Billiard-Table, or other Gaming-Table..." Near fine, with a large, bold signature, matted with a descriptive plaque and nicely framed. $150-200