War Department, 16^th Oct^r 1800. Sir It appears necessary for me to repeat what I have heretofore communicated to you, that I am of opinion that an Officer detached on special duty like that of Judge Advocate is justly entitled to a full indemnity for his extra and necessary expences. Stage-hire is such an expence and ought therefore to be allowed. I am &^c Sam^l Dexter The Accountant of the War Dep^t [seal] [War Dep^t 16 October 1800 O James Hopper money bug — directing that in money advancing for the pay of on officers like or on account &c or on or their deem Reported War Dep^t The Accountant of the [undecipherable] War Dep^t]