War Dept Thee Accountant of the War Department War department 29 December 1800. Samuel Dexter Recd. same day Ansd. 31st requiring a statement of Monies offered for the Fortification of Port & Harbor –. Statement Furnished 31 Dec 1800 War Department 29 Dec 1800. Sir You will be pleased to furnish me as soon as possible with a Statement of the Expenditures on account of the appropriations for the Fortification of Ports & Harbors, designating the amount of expenditure of each port. I am Sir Your obed Servt. Saml. Dexter Thee Accountant of the War Dept