Captain W. A. Eliason Corps of Engineers Old Point Comfort Virginia Engineer Department Washington April 11. 1837 Sir: Your letter of the 7th inst enclosing the Contract of Watchman & Broth, for the construction of a steam boat and engine, dated the 11th of March 1837, is received; and the contract approved. You will forward a duplicate of the contract, as required by regulations. I am Sir, Very respectfully Yr ob Ser By order R E Lee LT __?__