I 179 War Department. 2d October 1800 Sir, I am this moment honored with your favor of the 23d insta. The matters of Business therein mentioned shall be duly attended to. Ill health has taken me off from business some weeks, and prevented the List of Officers being forwarded. I presume it is now too late and shall present it to you here.
Enclosed is a Letter which came to this Office under cover from Mr. Murray. I have the Honor to be, Sir, With profound respect & perfect esteem, Your faithful Servant Saml. Dexter The President of the United States.