doi:10.7916/etdj-qw58[Document, 1800 August 27]Clarkson, Matthew, 1758-1825correspondencetextUnited States--History--Constitutional period, 1789-1809Jay, John, 1745-1829He suggests that there would be no useful purpose in having him control expenditures, since the accounts must eventually be submitted to the Comptroller for approval. Only one man executing the commission of fortifying the harbor would result in certain economies which would make it possible to pay General Stevens an adequate compensation for his time. Should Jay disagree Clarkson will accept the post, but he wishes to be relieved should Jay decide not to run for reelection.