Springfield May 16^th 1794 To Nathaniel Gorham Esq^r Supervisor Boston Sir Please to pay Samuel Lyman Esq^r One Thousand Dollars — which sum I am directed to receive of you. by an order from Joseph Howell Accountants of the War Depart -ment Dated Phila^d April 24. 1794 — who informs me that the Secretary of War. has directed the Treasurer of the United States — to remitt the said sum — I am also directed to give you duplicate receipts — John Bryant Lt C. M. Stores