To Thomas Jefferson from Albert Gallatin, 15 April 1806
15 April 1806
The monies paid by Mr. Lear under the Tripoline treaty have been paid out of the appropriation made by act of 1 March 1805 in following words “For the contingent expenses of intercourse with the Barbary powers two hundred thousand dollars”;—and as new appropriation is necessary for that subject.
Respectfully submitted
Albert Gallatin
DLC: Papers of Thomas Jefferson.