Jonathan Nicholson
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Source of pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments and Captain John Murray's company
Nicholson asks Howell if he can ascertain the source of the pay for Miles and Attlee's regiments, and particularly Capt. John Murray's company, for August, September, and October 1776.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request to be allowed bounty paid
Henry Hilgen of Hazen's Regiment at Lancaster asks that he be allowed the bounty he paid for them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for documentation on Christian Kuhn
Christian Kuhn of Don Hier's troop. Claims to be of Pennsylvania quota, but is not on Nicholson's list. Asks if Howell has any authentic document of states to which the men of corps belonged.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Pennsylvania settlement of pay depreciation
Pennsylvania settled the depreciation of pay of none of its officers of Moylan's Regiment except Colonel Stephen Moylan, Doctor H. McFalla, Captain Craig, Captain Mansfield, Lieutenant Sullivan, …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding loan of Alexander Fowler
Mentions certificate in favor of Alexander Fowler signed by John Pierce, offered for a loan. Nicholson postpones loan until he hears from Howell respected debt and whether this is the same Fowler late …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding inquiry on money paid for recruiting
In response to inquiry by Howell, the money paid to Captain McGowan by E. Williams for recruiting has not been accounted for to the State of Pennsylvania.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Cunningham's claims for pay
Encloses original receipts. Has taken note of in Mr. Cunningham's letter. Hopes that Howell will adjust Colonel Cunningham's claims for pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Query regarding how Captain Isaac Sweeny left service
Asks that Howell inform inform him how Captain Isaac Sweeny of 11th Pennsylvania Regiment left the service in 1780. Was it by death or resignation? Where should he direct for Mr. Pierce?
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Lieutenant John Conrad Latour entitlement to land
Nicholson informs Pierce that Lieutenant John Conrad Latour is entitled to the land for which he applied only if he retired and was deranged after October 1780.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson seeks further clarification from Joseph Howell regarding the requested returns of the officers and privates of the Pennsylvania Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson confirms receipt of a letter sent by Joseph Howell that contained certificates for Leonard Vandergriff and Colonel James Cunningham.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson transmits his account of Colonel Henry Bicker to Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson discusses the claim of Doctor Joseph Fenton with Joseph Howell.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jon Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson forward papers concerning the account of Colonel Wood to Joseph Howell. His wife is vulnerable and family in distress. Whatever pension may be coming would relieve them.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jon Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joe Howell
John Nicholson writes to Joseph Howell about settling the accounts of Enoch Morgan, formerly of the Pennsylvania Line.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Examination of monies advanced to recruiting service
has examined the accounts of monies advanced to the recruiting service and finds that there are no further payments due to Colonel Henry Bicker of Pennsylvania;
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Depreciation of pay to Erasmus Gill; advances to recruiting officers
Mr. Pierce wants to know if the depreciation of the pay of Erasmus Gill has been settled by Pennsylvania. does not find that any charges appear for advances to recruiting officers in 1776 or 1777 …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Curious case of Andrew Forrest
Andrew Forrest of the 3rd Regiment has had his depreciation settled until August 1780. Mr. Carleton's certificate says he was exchanged in October 1780. John Woodside indicates that Forrest resigned …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Colonel James Cunningham's account
Requests attention to Colonel James Cunningham's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Accounts, including Captain Savage recruiting account
Encloses accounts desired and the recruiting account of Captain Savage.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Widow of Captain James Calderwood, killed at Brandywine
Widow of Captain James Calderwood, killed at Brandywine applies to Pennsylvania for half pay. He was Captain of an independent company, but was annexed to the 11th Virginia Regiment.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Colonel Woods accounts
Request regarding Colonel Woods' accounts. Asks that Howell settle upon favorable principles to the family, consistent with justice.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding settlement of army surgeon's account
From the letter book of the assistant commissioner of army accounts, Joseph Howell. Discusses the settlement of an army surgeon's account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding erroneous certificates
Certificates for pay of privates of Second Pennsylvania Regiment delivered to Messrs. Bowen and Beatty have been erroneous.
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