If a lobbyist in 1798 claimed to be successful in getting over $1 million allocated to a client through the Appropriations Act, that lobbyist most likely would have been working on behalf of which department?

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In 1798, the United States was preparing for potential conflict with France, leading to increased military spending. The War Department would have been the primary recipient of such a large allocation.

If a Lobbyist in 1798 Claimed to Be Successful in Getting