92/148 The duty was to remain until the expiration of one year after peace should be made with Great Britain. On December 5, 1812, Mr.Gallatin sent in his last report. The balance in the treasury was $3,947,818. His estimate for the service of the year 1813 was a war budget. Resources, $12,000,000; expenditures, $31,926,000; promising a deficiency of $19,925,000. |