[Collector of of the Customs in Savannah Georgia, who is to pay the same to said Cap^t Nicholl.] 504 D^rs 255 W^m Simmons The Secretary of War Acct. Accountants Office May 9^th 1797 I certify that there is due to John Nicholson Jun^r the sum of [underline: Five hundred and ten Dollars,] being for his services in inspecting and proving Services, Muskets Bayonets, Musket and Pistol Barrels, and all the parts & sorts of small arms &Pistols purchase for the Public, examining all arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired, Selecting the parts of Arms and materials for repairs to be used in Philadelphia or sent to the Armories at, the tennison and Springfields, Commencing the 10^th February and ending the 10^th May 1797. D^rs 510. W^m Simmons The Secretary of War Acct. Accountants Office May 9^th 1797 I certify that there is due to Captain Richard H. Preston the sum of [underline: fifty three dollars &] being for his pay and Subsistence for April 1797. which sum is to be transmitted to Jonathan Jackson Esq Supervisor of Massachusetts. Pay 40 Subsistence 13.50 Dollars 53.50 W^m Simmons The Secretary of War Acct.