Sum Due John Nicholson
Document 1796Simmons certifies that $303.33 is due John Nicholson for inspecting swords, muskets, and the parts of small arms and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired by the armorers at New London and Springfield from Jan. 1 to May 10, 1796.
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Accountants Office,
May 1st 1796
I Certify, that there is due to the Estate of Samuel Boyle for
services as Ensign of the first Sub Legion, the Sum of Sixty four
Dollars and thirteen Cents, being the Ballance due him, on a final
Settlement of his Account to the 17 Day of Octr 1793 the day he was
killed in Action; which Sum is payable to Samuel Boyle his Father.
Drs 64.13.
William Simmons
The Secretary of War.
Accountants Office
May 1st 1796
I Certify, that there is due to John Nicholson the Sum of
three hundred three Dollars and thirty three Cents for his Services
in repairing and proving Cannon, Muskets & all the parts and parts
of Small Arms and pistols, purchased for the public. Examining all
Arms to be repaired, and inspecting them when repaired; and
selecting the parts of Arms and Materials for Repairs to be made in
Philadelphia, or sent to the Armories at Springfield and Springfield
from 1 Jany to the 10th May 1794 inclusive.
Drs 303.33.
William Simmons
The Secretary of War.
Accountants Office,
May 1st 1796
I Certify, that there is due to Lt James Steele, two hundred
Seventy five Dollars and forty Seven Cents being the ballance of his Acct
for repairing and cleaning Muskets & rifles his compensation for
Superintending and collecting public Stores from 20 Jany 1794 to May
1st 1796 Drs 275.47
William Simmons
The Secretary of War.
Type
Author's Letterbook Copy
Description
Simmons certifies that $303.33 is due John Nicholson for inspecting swords, muskets, and the parts of small arms and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired by the armorers at New London and Springfield from Jan. 1 to May 10, 1796.
Date
05/13/1796
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Collection
Document number
1796051321155
Page start
243
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
John Nicholson
accountant
Secretary of War
armorers
Notable locations
New London
Connecticut
Springfield Massachusetts
Accountant's Office
Notable items
swords
inspection
muskets
parts
small arms
pistols
pay
repair
inspect
examine

