Captain Samuel Nicholson
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Pay of Capt. Samuel Nicholson
10/24/1794 Author's Letterbook CopyNathaniel Gorham, Supervisor of Boston is directed to pay Capt. Nicholson $270.50 for his service from June 10 to Sept. 30, 1794.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853) -
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Samuel Nicholson
04/27/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons notifies Captain Nicholson to expect pay from Nathaniel Gorham.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Simmons discusses pay, finance and accounting with Captain Nicholson
07/10/1795 LetterbookWilliam Simmons informs Captain Nicholson that Nathaniel Gorham will pay him.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Regarding Captain Samuel Nicholson request to draw rations at Boston
09/10/1795 LetterbookPickering denies Captain Nicholson's request to draw rations on the grounds that there is no commissary to supply one officer and none of the other officers draw rations at present.
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Regarding Book of Regulations in British Navy
04/30/1795 LetterbookPickering informs Captain Nicholson, who evidently borrowed the Book of Regulations for the British Navy, that he would like it returned when the time approaches for manning the frigates.
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Pay & Subsistence of Captain Nicholson
04/27/1795 Letter SignedThe Treasurer will remit to Nathaniel Gorham, Supervisor, the sum of $579 to be transmitted to Captain Nicholson, being for his pay and subsistence. According to the directions of the Secretary of …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94) -
Pay & Rations of Captain Nicholson
03/05/1795 Letter SignedA sum has been remitted for the pay of Captain Nicholson through December 1794. Money for rations will be remitted as soon as the Secretary of War determines the amount allowed for same.
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Letter from the War Office expressing concern that naval constructor misapplying live oak
12/09/1795 LetterbookIssue of whether deadwood needs to be white oak. Suggests that constructor is mistaken. Live oak generally required in the places most susceptible to decay. Instructs Captain Nicholson to order naval …
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Future payment
10/14/1795 LetterbookInforms Capt. Nicholson that Nathaniel Gorham will pay him.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
Request to complete rigging of the frigate
05/17/1796 LetterbookRequest that Captain Nicholson get the rigging of the ship completed. Therefore, Nicholson is charged to find a suitable person for the task of preparing the rigging. Ensure there is no waste. …
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Pay for Captain of Naval Frigate Constitution
04/11/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotifies Nicholson, Capt. of the naval frigate building at Boston, that he will receive his pay and subsistence from Nathaniel Gorham.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Pay and Subsistence
01/11/1796 LetterbookInforms Capt. Nicholson in Boston that he will receive 335 dollars for pay and subsistence from Nathaniel Gorham.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859) -
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Nicholson's Accounts
07/15/1796 Cited letter or documentCITATION only. Nicholson to Simmons, 07/15/1796. [Directs Nicholson to send his accounts, dated and signed, to Simmons.]
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Letter from the War Office on schooner failure to deliver oak timbers to Baltimore
01/09/1796 LetterbookPickering notes that it is regrettable that schooner did not deliver its cargo to Baltimore. This deranges business. Timbers may not be appropriate size for 44 gun frigate at Boston. Until further …
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Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
10/01/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that Captain Samuel Nicholson will receive his pay and subsistence from Jonathan Jackson, federal supervisor at Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Captain Samuel Nicholson's pay
07/20/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNotification that his account for pay has been approved and that he will receive his pay from Jonathan Jackson, supervisor for the district of Boston.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
Account and pay Captain Samuel Nicholson
07/06/1796 Author's Letterbook CopyNicholson's account and pay are discussed.
Miscellaneous Letters Sent by the Accountant of the War Department and the Second Auditor, Apr 14, 1795-May 5, 1886. (RG217) -
State of Stores for Captain Nicholson's Ship
08/07/1797 LetterbookPer Nicholson's request, Fox has made inquiries regarding which stores have been purchased for Nicholson's ship. He reports back on what is ready and what is still on its way.
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To -
Request for progress report on frigate construction in anticipation of request from Congress
05/18/1797 LetterbookRequest for progress report on frigate construction in anticipation of request from Congress. Include information on state of hull, equipment, and expected date of launching.
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Regarding the proving of the 24 pounders at Hope Furnace
03/18/1797 LetterbookThe 24 pounders for the USS Constitution cast at Hope Furnace are ready for proving. Shot has been ordered to Providence Rhode Island. Mr. Brown is to notify when Nicholson's attendance required. …
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Regarding request for extra boat for frigate Constitution
07/12/1797 LetterbookRequest for extra boat is denied on grounds that such an indulgence would have to be granted to all the other Captains of the frigates.
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Regarding appointements of commissioned officers and other pay matters for crew of frigate Constitution
12/27/1797 LetterbookCongress being in session, no appointments of commissioned officers can be made but by the President with advice and consent of senate. The men employed therefore cannot be considered eligible for pay …
Letters Sent by the Secretary of the Navy to Federal Executive Agents (Letters to President, Secretary of State, Secretary of War, and Letters To
