In reply to the letter of Mr Jefferson which you transmitted to this Department, I enclose a report of the 3d Auditor who is charged with that branch of business, on the account of the State of Virginia. By reference to this report you will see that the whole amount, of the claims of Virginia on file and unadjusted is $11,4987⁄100, and that the residue of her claims is in the hands of her agent, not having been yet exhibited for examination.

should they be presented, the course Suggested by the Auditor will be persued; that is, they will pass a general examination, and whatever amount may be Safely advanced on them, will be made on Such examination. Even with these additional claims which were not anticipated when the appropriation was made, I do not think there will be a deficit in the appropriation, and consequently do not apprehend any difficulty on that account.

As to the amount which may finally be due to the State, or that may be advanced on the examination which I propose, I can form no opinion till the Agent of the State has exhibited her claims.

I return Mr Jeffersons letter.