War Department 6 March 1800 Sir Captain James Taylor is authorized to construct or cause to be constructed, certain works and defences on Beacon Island North Carolina, with their appurtenant buildings, and to make a certain purchase. You will referring to my letters dated August 8^th 1799 and March 1^st instant transmit to him all necessary forms and instructions relative to his accounts for these objects. I am Sir Your Obedient Servant James McHenry William Simmons Esq^r Accountant of the War Department