[Editor’s note: rotated 180°: “Rec.d 23.rd June.”] War Department. [Editor’s note: “25” written diagonally with under- and over- scores.] Mr Samuel AnninPaymaster & StorekeeperHarper’s Ferry [Editor’s note: The remaining text is rotated 180°.] War Department.June 21.1800 Secretary of War {Editor’s Note: “N.o 4..” in the margin.] approving of what was done with regard to Mr. Shephard. Entered in Book A of Letters xii page 15.

N.o 14" City of WashingtonWar Department,21 June 1800. Sir, Since my letter to you of the 16th inst. I have reqeived your’s of the 19th by M.r Perkin, and approve of what you have done with regard to M.rSephard. The enclosed Letter, which I have left open for your perusal, will inform him of my having confirmed your Determination. The Sum you requested ^2600 Dollars I remit by M.rPerkin agreeably to your Order and Estimate. I am, Sir, Your ObedServ.tSam.l Dexter M.r Samuel Annin