There are no errors in his figures, no flaws in his reasoning, no faults in his deductions.

In construction and detail, as parts of a complete financial system of administration, they are beyond criticism.

Opinions may differ as to the ends sought, but not as to the means to those ends.
For a long period Mr.Gallatin found no more time for essays; he was now to apply his methods.

These may be traced in his printed treasury reports, which are lucid and instructive.

He was appointed to the Treasury on May 14, 1801, as appears by the official record in the State Department.