Jonathan Nicholson
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Regarding Captain Peter Withington of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment
Asks for examination of rolls of 12th Pennsylvania Regiment and inform whether Captain Peter Withington is mustered dead or discontinued on the rolls.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding Army Accounts
From the letter book of Joseph Howell, Assistant Commissioner of Army Accounts in the Board of Treasury's Office of Army Accounts. Discusses deposit of Mr. Pierce's money in the bank and muster rolls …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding a pension for Edward Whelan
Whelan could not expect a pension were he to apply. The Act of Congress requires residence in the state from which it is drawn.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson will detain Colonel Bayard's certificate;.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson informs Joseph Howell that he has settled the depreciation of the pay of Hugh Bradley, Sergeant of the 5th Pennsylvania Regiment. Bradley was thought to have died of wounds at …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jonathan Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joseph Howell
John Nicholson asks Joseph Howell to send certificates to Colonel Bayard, who waits with impatience.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Jon Nicholson discusses business of the Comptroller's Office with Joe Howell
John Nicholson confirms receipt of Howell's instructions to delay Colonel Bayard's certificates.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Concerning certificates and depreciation
Letter to the Commissioner of Army Accounts concerning depreciation and the delivery of certificates.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Claim of Eleanor Montgomery
Eleanor Montgomery is not on the list of pensioners in Pennsylvania. Half pay is granted to widows and children of non commissioned officer only in the Federal Army whose husbands were killed or died …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Balance not stopped from Lieutenant Abel Morris
Balance not stopped from Lieutenant Abel Morris and depreciation hath not been settled.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Application for certificate of Doctor Green
The bearer will apply for certificate of Doctor Green late of Armand's Legion.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Power of Attorney for John Nicholson
Power of Attorney of John Nicholson, sergeant of the late first Pennsylvania regiment from the Revolutionary War, granted to William Irving, specifically to pursue legal action to obtain the lands to …
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Certificates and receipts
Writes the Commissioner of Army Accounts on the subject of certificates and receipts for army officers.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Account of Jonathan Nicholson
Nicholson has been much engaged in the business created against him by the legislative and executive departments but soon will have the leisure to satisfy Howell with regard to the charges in his …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Requested Certficate
Enclosed is the certificate requested that morning by Howell.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Rations for the Companies of Craig, Cray, and Hunter
Nicholson informs Howell that no account of John Dermierton has been settled for rations supplied to the companies of Maj. Alexander Craig, Capt. John Cray or Capt. Robert Hunter, nor any money …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Two Houses For Sale
Nicholson announces that the price for his two houses at the corner of Chestnut and Tenth Streets is eight thousand pounds cash. The lots are large and back up to George Street. The stables and coach …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Proposal for Cleaning and Repairing Muskets
Nicholson presents his proposal for cleaning and repairing brass mounted muskets and bayonets and putting them in complete order.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Sending the Note
Nicholson had sent the note to which Hodgdon referred with Robert Lawlor. Even though Nicholson had been given a note from Hodgdon, he prepared this one himself.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Request for Powder and Lead
Request for lead and gunpowder to prove musket barrels.
Correspondence, Reports, Returns, Bills, Accounts Current' Statements, Receipts, Vouchers and Contracts of Philadelphia Supply Agencies (Coxe AndPrices of Musket Mounting
Nicholson sends a list of the prices of Charlesville musket mounting. Prices of the brass mounting for British muskets are similar.
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Report on Condition of Muskets in Military Stores
John Nicholson submits a detailed report to Hodgdon on the condition of muskets recently received from Virginia and others stored at Race Street in Philadelphia.
Consolidated Correspondence File, 1794-1890. (RG92)
