Jonathan Nicholson
86 documents
Settlement of the Accounts of the Late Line of Pennsylvania
Howell discusses the settlements of the accounts of the late line of Pennsylvania which has been carried to the credit of that State in the books of the Paymaster General. He refers specifically to …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Lieutenant William Thompson
Discusses settlement of Lieutenant William Thompson. No record found showing that he made settlement with Pennsylvania. Made settlement with Mr. Johnston, auditor of accounts, in 1781.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Returns of officers of Pennsylvania Line
Encloses returns of officers of Pennsylvania Line. Mentions charges against prisoners. Remarks that the greater part of officers deranged in 1778 have received their supernumerary pay. Encloses …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the settling of accounts of officers who were prisoners
Regarding the settling of accounts of officers who were prisoners: discusses a principle of allowing depreciation of pay.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding musters of Colonel Moylan's Regiment and the case of John Carrol
Provides information relating to muster of John Carroll and when he appeared on pay rolls. Muster of Moylan's Regiment is imperfect. Supposes that Carroll was mustered in fall of 1778.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Musters of the Second Regiment
Having examined the musters of the Second Regiment, Samuel Woods was mustered furloughed and returned deserted.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps
Encloses muster roll of Captain Shott's Corps.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Letter from the Commissioner of Army Accounts
John Pierce asks John Nicholson if he will take charge of the remaining settlements for the German Regiment. Pierce indicates that he will provide a list of names and money to complete this task.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Suspicion of Revolt May Stop Officer's Pay
Pierce cannot comply with an officer's request for pay as the officer is under suspicion of being involved in the mutiny of the Pennsylvania Continental Regiments in the Revolutionary War and Congress …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)State's charges against Becker
Col. Henry Becker is unable to inform the author of the monies he received. Since the charges on the books don't seem accurate, the author requests that the recipient examine his books to ascertain …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of Army Officers' Accounts
Discusses the settlement of the accounts of two officers, Captain William Coxe and Captain William Ferguson.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of an Officer's Account
Discusses some particulars of the settlement of an officer's pay account.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement of an Officer's Account
Discusses the settlement of the account of William Carr, an artillery artificer
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Settlement for Pennsylvania Regiments
Discusses the details of the settlement of the accounts of several Pennsylvania Continental regiments from the Revolutionary War
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Securities for the soldiers of General Hazen
Discusses the disposition of securities meant for the soldiers of General Hazen's Corps.
Miscellaneous Numbered Records (Manuscript File) 1775-1790's. (RG93) (M859)Response to Request for Widow's Benefits
This is the author's response to a request for widow's benefits for James Wilson. He says that an examination of regimental rolls reveals that Wilson was mustered in on February 1, 1777 and deserted …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Response to Nicholson's Inquiries
In response to the recipient's inquiries, the author notes the service of John Hughes and includes a copy of the muster roll. The author requests a copy of Capt. James Smith's depreciation so he can …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request to forward enclosed letter to Colonel Wood
Mr. Pierce requests the recipient to forward the enclosed letter to Colonel Wood promptly. The author reminds the recipient of his promise to forward the charges against Colonel Becker and Major …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Request for rolls of the 6th Regiment
He needs the rolls of the 6th Regiment and asks the recipient to bring them on his return. Captain James Baugh(?) has settled his account and credited the US with the monies charged him.
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding whether Shrupp's power of attorney was legal; fraudulent certificates
Lieut. Weidman has applied for his commutation but an examination of the records indicates that his Certificates were issued to Henry Shrupp who claims to have had power of attorney. The recipient is …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding the charging and passing of sums
Lieutenant John Lewis is charged with two sums that he received from Colonel Cadwallader that are now passed to the credit of Col. William Butler as part of a settlement between Cadwallader and …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding payments and depreciations
Mr. Pierce investigated the claims of Col. William Williams and found that all of the monies stopped from Col. D. Haas's regiment have been paid so no further applications are necessary. Mr. Pierce …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding James Donly on muster rolls
In searching for the name of James Donly on the muster rolls transmitted by the recipient, the author finds that Donly's name, along with others that had been sent by the recipient, has been omitted …
Numbered Record Books, 1775-1798. (RG93) (M853)Regarding account of Captain Matthew Scott
Asks the recipient to settle the account of Captain Matthew Scott. He is entitled to the difference between the $8 he received and the $10 allowed.
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