[Nicholas Fish, 16 April 1798, Mentions — 21, p 8 s, am — 25 8 s] [Addressed: William Simmons Esq^r] District of New York Revenue Office April 10^th 1798 Sir, You will herewith receive my Account as Agent at this place for military Supplies to the 31^st Attⁿ & Lieut. Rodrigue's Receipt for 45 Dollars — Having a payment to make to the Treasurer of the United States of 49^dls on Account of the naval Department, I must solicit you to make the payment for me out of the Amount of my Commissions, taking the necessary Receipt and to remit the balance — I am Sir with respect Your Ob.^t Hum.^le Serv.^t [undecipherable: Nic^s] Fish Supervisor W^m Simmons Esq^r