Account of John Nicholson
Document 1797Simmons certifies that $210 is due John Nicholson for inspecting swords, muskets, and the parts of muskets, bayonets, and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired by the armourers at New London and Springfield from Sept. 10, 1795 to Feb. 15, 1797.
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Accountants Office
January 2d 1799
No 1287. That the accountant of the War Department be and he is hereby directed to make out a Settlement of the account of Robert Ballard late Surgeon of the Troops at Michilimackinac and Settlemt of his account as in the Contract for the Siege of Savannah, and Cherokee and all other Claims of said Ballard for his due adjustment
No 1287½ Wm Simmons
To Josh Howell Audt
Accountants Office
Jany 2d 1799
No 1288. That the accountant of the War Department open an account with the Corps of Artillerists and Engineers for the sum of Thirteen dollars Forage for the General Staff for January 1799
No 1288 Wm Simmons
To Josh Howell Audt
The accountants Office
January 2d 1799
No 1289. I order and direct that the Accountant of the War Departmt of the United States do adjust and settle the account of Samuel Hodgdon late Quarter Master of the fourth Sub legion, and of all the matters and things of a publick nature. Also the accounts for the Rifle concerning all Stores to be adjusted and including his accounts as Stocking the field pieces, and Estim[undecipherable: ates] for all Stores received on Expenditures as paid by the Quarter Master of the Troops and Companies commencing the 1st day of January — and closing the 31st day of February 1797.
No 1289 Wm Simmons
To Josh Howell Audt
Description
Simmons certifies that $210 is due John Nicholson for inspecting swords, muskets, and the parts of muskets, bayonets, and pistols and examining arms to be repaired and inspecting them when repaired by the armourers at New London and Springfield from Sept. 10, 1795 to Feb. 15, 1797.
Date
02/11/1797
Author
Recipient
Sent from
Accountant's Office
Collection
Document number
1797021121155
Page start
357
Notable persons
James McHenry
William Simmons
John Nicholson
accountant
Secretary of War
armorers
armourers
Notable locations
Accountant's Office
New London
Virginia
Springfield
Massachusetts
Notable items
swords
muskets
bayonets
pistols
arms
examination
inspection
repair
pay

