War Department Trenton 7th October 1799 James McHenry recd 10th Ansd 22d Novr requesting an Estimate of the Clerks necessary to be employed in this office, and their salaries also including the Accountants & Messenger with the Contingencies. War Department, Trenton, Octor: 7, 1799 Sir, To enable me to complete my Estimate for the ensuing year, I request you will please to furnish me with an Estimate of the number of Clerks necessary to be employed in your Office, and their Salaries; also including your own, and that of a Messenger, with the Contingent Expences, for the year 1800. I am Sir, Your Obedt: Servt: James McHenry The Accountant of the War Department.