1To James Madison from Paul Hamilton, ca. 11 August 1810 (Abstract) (Madison Papers)
Ca. 11 August 1810, Navy Department. Transmits a statement of Navy Department appropriations up to 11 Aug. 1810 showing an aggregate balance of $1,245,712.75, “which will certainly be sufficient to carry us through the present year & to discharge all engagements.” Because of repairs to vessels the Navy Department has in that account only $736.18. Recommends therefore transferring $100,000 from...