War Department 30 July 1800 Sam.l Dexter decision on the claim of Capt [Jan?] :Elliott [Editor’s Note: The remainder is rotated 180° from the above.] War Dep.t William Simmons Esqre[Acctlod.?] War Department 30.th July 1800 Sir I am of opinion that Capt.n Eliot is entitled to have his Account settled for past Services according to the Contract he made with the late Secretary of War & that it will not be proper for you or me to enquire whether that Contract was a proper one with respect to the time in which Capt.n Eliot has been acting under it. With respect to his Account for proving Cannon I do not think he can be entitled to the extra Compensation contended. For as above, as superintending the Works at Philadelphia & other extra compensation as an officer detached on the extra service of proving Cannon at the same time I am Siryour obedt Serv.tSam.l Dexter The Accountant of War Dep.t