To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 29 January 1805
From Albert Gallatin
Jany. 29 1805
I do not remember the details of the estimates heretofore prepared; but the general outlines which had been spoken of agree with the view of the subject presented in the enclosed—This annual appropriation for the present had been mentioned at 50,000 Drs. but 60,000 dollars may certainly be paid if wanted.
Respectfully Your obedt. Sert.
Albert Gallatin
The estimate for Gunboats No. 1 & 2 in the general estimates
for this year (page 78) is for each; in which is not
| included the pay of marines | 1,500.— |
| annual expence when armed | 12,539.46 |
The crew on that estimate is
| Lieut. comm. | 1 | ||
| Lieut. | 1 | ||
| Surgeon | 1 | ||
| Purser | 1 | ||
| Midshipmen | 2 | ||
| Botswain | 1 | ||
| Gunner | 1 | ||
| Seamen | 24 | ||
| 32 | —See table opposite page 64 estimates | ||
| Marines in all | 14 | ||
| Total | 46 | as per 3d table of provisions opposite page 71 |
RC (DLC); addressed: “The President of the United States.” Recorded in SJL as received from the Treasury Department on 29 Jan. with notation “gun-boats &c. defence harbours.” Enclosure not found, but see below.
estimates heretofore prepared: Gallatin’s page references were to the annual budget presented to Congress (Letter from the Secretary of the Treasury, Transmitting a Report and Estimates of the Appropriations Which Appear to Be Necessary for the Service of the Year 1805 [Washington, D.C., 1804]).