Autograph Letter Signed

Account of Capt. Eliot

Although Dexter believes that Capt. Eliot is entitled to have his account settled for past services in compliance with his contract with the late Secretary of War, he is not entitled to extra compensation for proving cannon or superintending the works at Philadelphia.

1800

07

30

War Department

William Simmons

Samuel Dexter

Captain Eliot

War Department

Philadelphia

works

contract

proving cannon

account

services

compensation

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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