To Thomas Jefferson from Robert Smith, 14 October 1807
14 Oct. 1807
For ordnance & military stores, comprehending cannon, ball, small arms, powder, salt petre, sulphur, &c.
For Canvas, cordage, timber, Copper &c.
For the employment of seamen not estimated or appropriated for—&
For the extra expence incurred in consequence of the order to fill up the Marine Corps—
The expence is estimated at abt. 800,000$
The sum of 800,000$ is conjectural—The returns of contracts & purchases made since the 22nd of June 1807, are not yet complete.
Rt Smith
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.