Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 31882, for John Nicholson, North Carolina
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[3-1776]

SERVICE
N. C.

Nicholas, John

NUMBER
S.31882

B.L.Wt.26113-160-55
CONTENTS
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

[left side] Georgia 16.335
John Nicholson
of Hall in the State of Geo.
who was a pr: in the [blank] commanded
by Captain Cox of the Regt. commanded
by Col. Severe in the No Ca
line for 1 year

Inscribed on the Roll of Georgia
at the rate of $40. dollars _____. cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1831.

Certificate of Pension issued the 30th day of July '33 and sent to James Law Gainesville, Geo:

Arrears to the 4th of March 1833       80
Semi-ani. allowance ending 4 Sept. - 20
                                                           ___
                                                         $100
{Revolutionary Claim}
{Act June 7, 1832}

Recorded by N Rice Clerk,
Book E Vol. 6 Page 95

[right side] Date of death not on AB

[written sideways] Regt. M 55 42473
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State of Georgia}
County of Hall} S.S.
On this fifth day of November 1832 Personally appeared in open Court before Thomas S. Tate John Nichols and Samuel Finley Justices of the Court of Ordinary now sitting John Nicholson a resident of said County of Hall and State of Georgia aged seventy years who being first duly sworn according to law doth on his oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress passed June 7th 1832. That he entered the service of the United States under the following named officers - under General Caswell and in a company commanded by Captain John White and was under said command at General Gates defeat afterwards under General Green [Greene] in a company commanded by Captain Norsworthy [James Norsworthy or Nasworthy pension #S38961] and was under said command at the battle Guilford--

Afterwards under Col Linton - and afterwards
under Col Severe in a company commanded by Captain Cox - That at the time he entered the service he resided in Bute County in the State of North Carolina and entered as a substitute - each time - and all his service was done in the State of North Carolina and in the State of South Carolina - that he served twelve months altogether and was discharged first on the Adkin in the State of North Carolina - secondly at Col Ramsy's Mill in the fork of Haw and deep river in North Carolina - thirdly near Tarborough in North Carolina - and fourthly on Tennessee river in North Carolina - that his discharges are lost -that he has no documentary evidence that he knows
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no person whose testimony he can procure who can testify to his service -  He hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension or annuity except the present, and declares that his name is not on the pension roll of any State.

John Nicholson

Sworn to & subscribed this 5th day of November 1832

John Nichols J.J.C.

We James Whitten a Clergyman residing in the County of Hall in the State of Georgia and Jacob Eberhal residing in the same County and State hereby certify that we are well acquainted with John Nicholson who
has subscribed and sworn to the above declarations and we believe him to be seventy years of age - that he
is reputed and believed in the neighborhood when he resides to have been a soldier of the revolution, and that we concur in that opinion.

Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid.

James Finley JJC  James Whitten M.G.
Jacob Eberhart

John Nicholson
21755
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Interrogatories by the Court

1st.   Where and in what year were you born?

Answer -  in formerly Bute now Warren County in the State of North Carolina in the year 1763

2nd.   Have you any record of your age?
Answer - I have at home

3rd.  Where were you living when called into service and where
have you lived since the revolutionary war -and where do you now?

Answer   I was living in Bute County State of North Carolina when called into service - and have lived in North Carolina and South Carolina since
the revolution, and now live in Georgia-
4  How were you called into service

I entered the service as a substitute each time
without any pay from those in whose place
I entered.

I am known to the Reverend James Whitten
a Baptist Clergyman of Hall County in the
State of Georgia -
---
Georgia
Hall County ⎬ I John B. Nichols Clerk of the Inferior Court of
said County do hereby certify that John Nichols and Samuel Finley before whom the foregoing declaration and certificate were sworn to an acting Judge of the Inferior Court of said County and that the signatures annexed are their genuine signatures

Given under my hand and seal of
office this 8th day of November 1832

John B Nichols Clk
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And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the war department that the above named applicant was a revolutionary Soldier and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that James Whitten who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman resident in the County of Hall in the State of Georgia - and that who has also signed the same is a resident in the same County and State  - and is a credible person and that their statement is entitled to credit.

Saml Finley J.B.C.
John Nichols J.J.C.
Thos S. Tate JBC

I George Hawk Clerk of the Court of Ordinary for Hall County in the State of Georgia do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of John Nicholson for a pension.

In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office this 6th day of 

November 1832
Geo Hawpe C.C.O.
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[left side] 
42.473 {Act - Mar 3 /33
{April 3 /33 -

Nicholson
John Nicholson Private & Pensioner

Capt Norseworthy

Ent -------   }  NC
Dis 1783      }  Mil

Revolution war

Geo. Ad 32 163.35
-
CW: 160 AC, May 17/56
Boynton

Jno: Butts
Blairsville, Geo

J.S. Lain
Blairsville Ga

[right side]
Cit: to J.S. Fain Sept: 3d /55
Ct: John Butts, Nov. 30/ 55
Geo

Ad 57 No 16.335

N. Vol. V, page 87

[diagonally across page] No 26113 iss [issued] May 19/56
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42,473

Claim of John Nicholson
To Bounty Land under Act 3rd March 1855
Revolutionary War

Presented by J S. Fain
Blairsville Georgia
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State of Georgia} S.S.
Union County} On this 26th day of March 1855, personally appeared before me a Justice of the Inferior Court in this and for the County and State aforesaid John Nicholson aged ninety one years and resident of Union County in the State of Georgia who being first duly sworn according to law declares that he is the identical John Nicholson who was a private in the Company commanded by Captain Norsworthy & other Captains in the Regiment of North Carolina Militia under General Green & Gates in the Revolutionary war. That he volunteered in the State of North Carolina for the term of twelve months & continued in the actual service in said war for the term of twelve months that he was honorably discharged at towit - in the State of North Carolina on or about the year seventeen hundred And Eighty three to the best of his recollection. He makes this declaration for the purpose of obtaining the bounty land to which he may be entitled under the
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act approved 3rd March 1855. He also declares that he has never applied for or received any bounty land warrant under this or any other act of Congress
And he respectfully refers to the proof have of file in the pension office in support of his claim. & he further states that he is now drawing & has been ever since 1832 a pension forty dollars per annum. And does by these present constitute and appoint John S Fain his true and lawful attorney in fact to prosecute his claim and to receive his land warrant when was the same may issue
John Nicholson
John Butt
Simpson Reid 
We John Butt and Simpson Reid residents of Union County in the State of Georgia upon our oaths declare that the foregoing declaration was signed and acknowledged by John Nicholson in our presence and that we believe from the appearance and Statements of the applicant that he is the identical person
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he represents himself to be and one of the affiants to wit John Butt further states that he knows the applicant to be the Identical man who is now receiving a Pension as a Revolutionary Soldier.
John Butt 
Simpson Reid 

The foregoing declaration & affidavit were sworn to & subscribed before me on the day & year above written and I certify that I know the affiants to be credible persons that the claimant is the person he represents himself to be and that I am not interested in this claim. 
John England J.J.C 

State of Georgia}
Union County} I hereby certify that John England Esqr [Esquire] whose name appears to the forgoing certifficate [certificate] Declaration & affidavit is & was at the time of signing the same an acting Justice of the Inferior in & for said County & that his signature is genuine. Given under my hand and seal of office at Blairsville this 26th March 1855. Thos. M Hughes Clk
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42,473

Claim of John Nicholson
To Bounty Land under Act 3rd March 1855
Revolutionary War

Presented by J S. Fain
Blairsville Georgia
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John Nicholson
Georgia
No. 21755
Pvt.

Admit as private -
12 mo. $40-

c.d c.m

James Law
Gainsville [Gainesville] Hall County Georgia
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

WAR DEPARTMENT
PENSION OFFICE
Apl. 17th 1833

Sir:
The evidence in support of your claim, under the act of June 7, 1832, has been examined, and the papers are herewith returned. The following is a statement of your case in a tabular form. On comparing these papers with the following rules and the subjoined notes you will readily perceive that objections exist, which must be removed, before a pension can be allowed. The notes and the regulations will show what is necessary to be done these points to which your attention is more particularly directed, you will find marked in the margin with a brace, (these:}). You will, when you return your papers to this Department, send this printed letter with them; and you will, by complying with this request, greatly facilitate the investigation of your claim.
A STATEMENT, showing the Service of John Nicholson

[column headings: Period when the service rendered: Duration of the claimant’s service. Year Month Day: Rank of the claimant's: Names and Rank of the Company officers under whom he served: Names and Rank of the General and Field officers: Battles in which the applicant was engaged: Country through which he marched: Place of abode when he entered the service, and age a the present period: Evidence by which the declaration is supported.]  
Sub served 12 months altogether Pri. Capt. Jno White Capt. Norsworthy Capt. Cox. Genl. Caswell Genl. Green [Greene] Col. Linton Col. Severe [Battles] Gates defeat Guilford [age & place of abode] 70 years Bute Co. No. Ca. Traditionary

I am, respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions

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REGULATIONS UNDER THE ACT OF JUNE 7, 1832. The following regulations have been adopted: This law has been construed to extend, as well to the line, as to every branch of the Staff of the Army, and to include under the terms "Continental Line," "State troops," "militia," and "volunteers," all persons enlisted, drafted, or who volunteered and who were bound to military service, but not those who were occasionally employed with the army upon civil contracts, such as Clerks to Commissaries and to Store Keepers, &c. Teamsters, Boatmen, &c. Persons who served on board of Private Armed Vessels are also excluded from the benefits of the law, as well as persons who turned out as patrols, or were engaged in guarding particular places at night, and were not recognized as being in actual military service. Four general classes of cases are embraced in this law: 
1. The Regular Troops. 
2. The State Troops, Militia, and Volunteers. 
3. Persons employed in the Naval service. 
4. Indian Spies. 
As rolls of the regular troops in the Revolutionary War exist in this Department, all persons, claiming the benefit of this law as officers, non-commissioned officers, musicians OR privates, will in the first instance, make application by transmitting the following declaration. which will be made before a Court of Record of the County where such applicant resides. And every Court having by law a seal and Clerk is considered a Court of Record.
DECLARATION,
In order to obtain the benefit of the Act of Congress of the 7th of June, 1832. 
State, Territory, or District of} ss.
County of}
On this     day of     personally appeared (a) before A. B. a resident (b) of     in the county of     and State, Territory or District of aged (c) years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed June 7th, 1832. That he enlisted in the Army of the United States in the year (d)    , with    and served in the      (e) regiment of the      line, under the following named officers: 
[Here set forth the names and rank of the Field and Company Officers; the time he left the service; (and if he served under more than one term of enlistment, he must specify the particular period, and rank and names of his officers;) the town or county and State in which he resided when he entered the service; the battles, if any, in which he was engaged, and the country through which he marched. This form is to be varied so as to apply to the cases of officers and persons who belonged to the militia, volunteers, navy, &c.] 
He hereby relinquishes every claim (f) whatever to a pension or an annuity, except the present, and he declares that his name is not on the Pension Roll of any Agency in any State. or (if any) only on that of the Agency in the State of 
Sworn to and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.]
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion (g) that the above named applicant was a revolutionary soldier, and served as he states. 
1               of the Court of              do hereby certify (h) that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court in the matter of the application of                for a pension. 
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office (i) this day of       &c. 
If, on examination of the proper record the names of applicants, making such declaration, cannot be found, they will produce such proof as the rule given in note (j) points out. 
Every applicant who claims a pension by virtue of service in the State Troops, Volunteers or Militia, except those who belonged to the New Hampshire Militia and State Troops of Virginia, will make and subscribe a declaration similar to the foregoing, with the following additions, viz: 
(k) We, A. B., a Clergyman, residing in the             and C. D. residing in (the same) hereby certify, that we are well acquainted with              , who has subscribed and sworn to the above declaration; that we believe him to be               years of age; that he is reputed and believed, in the neighborhood where he resides, to have been a soldier of the Revolution, and that we concur in that opinion. 
Sworn and subscribed the day and year aforesaid. 
[And then will follow the certificate of the Court.] 
And the said Court do hereby declare their opinion, after the investigation of the matter, and after putting the interrogatories prescribed by the War Department, that the above named applicant was a Revolutionary Soldier, and served as he states. And the Court further certifies, that it appears to them that A. B. who has signed the preceding certificate is a clergyman, resident in the            and that C. D., who has also signed the same is a resident in the            and is a credible person, and that their statement is entitled to credit. 
I,        Clerk of the Court of            do hereby certify that the foregoing contains the original proceedings of the said Court, in the matter of the application of              for a pension. 
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and seal of office, this     day of     &c. 
Every applicant will produce the best proof in his power. This is the original discharge or commission; but if neither of these can be obtained, the party will so state under oath, and will then procure, if possible, the testimony of at least one credible witness, stating in detail his personal knowledge of the services of the applicant, and such circumstances connected therewith, as may have a tendency to throw light upon the transaction. 
If such surviving witness cannot be found, the applicant will so state in bis declaration (l) and he will also, whether he produce such evidence or not. proceed to relate all the material facts, which can be useful in the investigation of his claim, and in the comparison of his narrative with the events of the period of his alleged service, as they are known at the Department. A very full account of the services of each person
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will be indispensable to a favorable action upon his case. The facts stated will afford one of the principal means of corroborating the declaration of the applicant, if true, or of detecting the imposition, if one be attempted; and unless, therefore, these are amply and clearly set forth, no favorable decision can be expected. All applicants will appear before some Court of Record in the County, in which they reside, and there subscribe and be sworn to, one of the declarations above provided, according to the nature of his case. 
The Court will propound the following (m) interrogatories to all applicants for a pension, on account of service in the Militia, State troops, or Volunteers, except the Militia of New Hampshire and the State troops of Virginia. 
1. Where and in what year were you born? 
2. Have you any record of your age, and if so, where is it? 
3. Where were you living when called into service; where have you lived since the Revolutionary war, and where do you now live? 
4. How were you called into service; were you drafted, did you volunteer, or were you a substitute? And if a substitute, for whom? 
5. State the names of some of the Regular Officers, who were with the troops, where you served; such Continental and Militia Regiments as you can recollect, and the general circumstances of your services. 
6. {To a Soldier.} {To an Officer.} Did you ever receive a discharge from the service, and if so, by whom was it given and what has become of it? Did you ever receive a commission, and if so, by whom was it signed, and what has become of it? 
7. State the names of persons to whom you are known in your present neighborhood, and who can testify as to your character for veracity, and their belief of your services as a soldier of the Revolution. 
The Court will see that he answers to these questions are embodied in the declaration, and they are requested to annex their opinions of the truth of the statement of the applicant. The applicant will further produce in Court, if the same can be done, in the opinion of the Court, without too much expense and inconvenience to him, two respectable persons -one of whom should be the nearest clergyman, if one lives in the immediate vicinity of such applicant, who can testify, from their acquaintance with him, that they believe he is of the age he represents, and that he is reputed and believed in the neighborhood to have been a Revolutionary soldier, and that they concur in that opinion. If one of these persons is a Clergyman, the Court will so certify, and they will also certify, to the character and standing of other persons, giving such certificates. 
The traditionary evidence of service is deemed very important, in the absence of any direct proof, except the declaration of the party. And the Courts are requested to be very particular in the enquiry whether the belief is general, and whether any doubts have ever existed upon the subject. 
Applicants unable to appear in Court by reason of bodily infirmity, may make the declaration before required, and submit to the examination, before a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record of the proper county, and the Judge or Justice will execute the duties, which the Court is herein requested to perform, and will also certify that the applicant cannot, from bodily infirmity, attend the Court. 
Whenever any official act is required to be done by a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or by a Justice of the peace, the certificate of the Secretary of State or Territory, or of the proper Clerk of the Court or County, under his seal of office, will be annexed, stating that such person is a Judge or Justice of a Court of Record, or a Justice of the Peace, and that the signature annexed is his genuine signature. 
No payments can be made on account of the services of any person, who may have died before the taking effect of the act of June 7, 1832; and in case of death subsequent thereto, and before the declaration herein required is made, the parties interested will trans nit such evidence as they can procure, taken and authenticated before a Court of Record, showing the services of the deceased, the period of his death, the opinion of the neighborhood respecting such services, the title of the claimant, and the opinion of the Court upon the whole matter. 
(a) The declarant must appear in open Court, unless prevented from doing so by reason of bodily infirmity in which case the declarant will follow the rule laid down for his guidance. 
(b) The declarant must make his declaration in the county where he resides. If he should fail to do so, he must assign a sufficient reason for not conforming to the rule. 
(c) The age of the claimant must invariably be mentioned. 
(d) The declarant must mention the period or periods of the war when he served. 
(e) Every continental officer or soldier must give the name of the Colonel under whom he served; otherwise a satisfactory examination of the claim cannot be had. Every claimant must state, with precision, the length of his service, and the different grades in which he served, in language so definite as to enable the Department to determine to what amount of pension he is entitled. ln a case where the applicant cannot, by reason of loss of memory, state precisely how long he served, he should amend his declaration by making an affidavit in the following words : "Personally appeared before me, the undersigned, a Justice of the Peace, &c. A. B. who, being duly sworn, deposeth and saith, that, by reason of old age, and the consequent loss of memory, he cannot swear positively as to the precise length of his service; but, according to the best of his recollection, he served not less than the periods mentioned below, and in the following grades:-For    year    months, and     days, I served as a    . For     months and    days, I served as a     ; and for such service I claim a pension." 
It is important, in all cases, to determine with precision the period for which each applicant served, and the particular rank he held, as the law directs the pension to be paid according to the grade of the pensioner and the length of his service. The use of the phrase about three or four months, is too indefinite, and all such qualifying expressions are objectionable. Some persons who apply for pensions merely state that they served two years in the militia, &c without specifying the tours, the names of the officers and other particulars respecting their service. This form of a declaration is highly objectionable. It must, in every case, be clearly shown under what officers the applicant served: the duration of each term of engagement; the particular place or places where the service was performed; that the applicant served with an embodied corps called into service by competent authority; that he was either in the field or in garrison; and for the time during which the service was performed, he was not employed in any civil pursuit. 
[f] The law makes the relinquishment indispensable. 
[g] The opinion of the Court is always required. 
[h] The Clerk must give his certificate in every case. 
[i] The Clerk must affix his seal, and if it has no device or inscription by which it can be distinguished from any other seal, or if he has no public seal of office, the certificate of a Member of Congress, proving the official character and signature of the certifying officer, should accompany the papers. 
Mode of authenticating papers. In every instance where the certificate of the certifying officer who authenticates the papers in not written on the same sheet of paper which contains the affidavit, or other papers authenticated, the certificate must be attached thereto by a piece of tape or narrow ribbon, the ends of which must pass under the seal of office of the certifying officer, so as to prevent any paper from being improperly attached to the certificate. 
Proof of Service. 
[j] In a case where the name of the applicant is not found in the records of the Department, he must prove his service by two credible witnesses, who are required to set forth in their affidavits the time of the claimant's entering the service, and the time and manner of his leaving the same, as well as the regiment, company, and line to which he belonged. The magistrate who may administer the oaths must certify to the credibility of the witnesses, and the official character and signatures of the magistrate must be certified by the proper officer, under his seal of office. The notes from (a) to (i) are all equally applicable to the cases of Militia men, Volunteers and State Troops. The proof required by rule to [illegible] note (j) applies to continental troops only. 
[k] This traditionary evidence is indispensable in militia cases. 
[l] If a witness cannot be found, the declarant must state the fact. 
[m] The answers to the interrogatories must all be written, and sent to the War Department, with the declaration.
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[typed form] 

October 10, 1935 
XXXXX 
BA-J/EEL 
John Nicholson-S.31882

Mr. Lucius L. McCleskey, Jr. 
Americus Georgia 

Dear Sir:

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Nicholson, born in North Carolina, and later lived in Hall County, Georgia, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. 

You are furnished herein the history of John Nicholson, the only soldier of that name born in North Carolina, who later lived in Georgia, that is found on the Revolutionary War records of this office. The data were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.31882, based upon the military service of that soldier. 

John Nicholson was born May 1, 1762 or 1763, in Bute (later Warren) County, North Carolina. The names of his parents are not shown. 

While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina, John Nicholson enlisted in 1780, served three months as private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Camden: he enlisted in 1781, served three months as private in Captains Norsworthy's and Flewallin's North Carolina Companies and was at the battle of Guilford; enlisted again in same year and served three months as private under Colonel Linton in the North Carolina Troops: he enlisted in 1782, and served three months as private in Captain Cox's Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 5, 1832, while residing in Hall County, Georgia. In 1855, he was living in Union County, Georgia. 

There are no data as to soldier's family. 

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the
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name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Nicholson (S.31882), you should address The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, and cite the following data: 
John Nicholson, Certificate No. 16335, issued July 30, 1833. rate $40 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Georgia Agency. 

Very truly yours 

A. D. HILLER 
Executive Assistant to the Administrator.
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[circular stamp] AMERICUS OCT 1 1935 12 PM GA.

[one cent JEFFERSON stamp]

[circular stamp with Numbers 1 -12 around the outside] RECEIVED OCT 3 1935

[typed in a box] THIS SIDE OF CARD IS FOR ADDRESS

Veteran’s Administration
Revolutionary Records
Washington D. C.
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

Query Concerning Rev. Pensions 
Veteran’s Administration 
Washington, D. C.

Please let me know if your records afford information on John Nicholson, private and lieutenant N. C. Militia granted pension 1816, also John Nicholson born in N. C. died in Oglethorpe Co. Ga. Do these date refer to same man? I should like to know if your pension records give data concerning the John Nicholson of Hall Co. Ga. 

I shall appreciate the favor of a reply 

Very truly yours, 

[signed] Lucius L. McCleskey, Jr. 
Lucius L. McCleskey, Jr. 
Americus, Ga.
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Amendment to the declaration of John Nicholson

Georgia} 
Hall County} Personally appeared before me the undersigned a Justice of __ John Nicholson who being duly Sworn Deposeth & saith that by reason of old age and the consequent loss of memory he cannot Swear positively as to the precise length of his Service but according to the best of his recollection he Served not less than the periods mentioned below and in the following grades: For the year 1779 or 1780 he cannot say positively which I served three months as a private Soldier under Captain John White & Colonel Eaton [Thomas Eaton] and was at the defeat of General Gates. For the following year I served as a private Soldier two tours of duty three months each and the next year I served one tour of three months & for such services I claim a pension. I was Seventy-One years of age the first of the present month agreeably to the register made by my father. Generals Gates & Greene were regular officers who were with the troops where I served two tours of duty one tour with each. I do not recollect the names or numbers of any of the Continental or Militia regiments. 
I received four discharges the first from Capt. White, the second from Capt. Fluwallen [Howard Flewellen] (who succeeded Capt. Norsworthy), the third from Col.
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Linton & the fourth from Colonel Sevier all of which are lost, believing they would never be worth anything. I was not engaged in any civil pursuit during my time of Service; Sworn to and subscribed before me this 8th day of May 1833. 
Jno. [John] M. McAfee, JIC} John Nicholson

Georgia} 
Hall County} I John B Nichols, Clerk of the Inferior Court of said County do hereby certify that John M McAfee before whom the within affidavit was made is an acting Justice of the Inferior Court of said County and that the Signature annexed is his genuine Signature 
Given under my hand and seal this of office this 13th day of May 1833 
John B. Nichols C.J.C
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709 Watson Ave 
Topeka, Kan 
Aug 10-1934 

Veterans Administration, 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sirs: -
I would like to have the war record of John Nicholson born 1 May 1759 or 1763 in Bute (now Warren) Co. N. C. and served two terms of enlistment in the Revolutionary war. He married Susan Brown an aunt of Joseph Brown the war Gov. of Ga. He moved to Union Co. Ga. in his old age, and died 19 Dec 1858. 
His remains were buried in Pleasant Grove Cemetery, five miles west of Blairsville Ga. 
I understand the D.A.Rs. erected a monument at his
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grave 4 July 1929. 
Any information you can give me will be greatly appreciated. 
Thank you very kindly 
Mrs. Frances E. Nicholson

[circular stamp with Numbers 1 -12 around the outside] RECEIVED AUG 13 1934
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[typed form, with handwritten responses - letterhead]

[left side] JOHN S. TAYLOR President [Seal - IN GOD WE TRUST]
[center] W. A. RUSSELL President Pro Tem 
STATE OF FLORIDA SENATE CHAMBER TALLAHASSEE 
[right side] CHAS. A. FINLEY Secretary

Lake City Fla.
Dec. 1 -1926

Bureau of Pensions - Washington D. C 

Gentlemen –
Have you any record of James or John Nicholson who enlisted in the Revolution at the age of 14 years. Moved at the close of the War Union County Georgia - served in the war of 1812, any information will be appreciated.

Sincerely
Mrs. W. W. Phillip
Madison and [Broward?] cos
Lake City Fla.
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Walsenburg Colo. 
May 1st 1927 

Department Bureau of Pensions
Washington D. C. 

Will you kindly give me information in regard to one John Nicholson Rev. soldier. I wish to know the name of order of John Nicholson who enlisted Butte Co North Carolina. He drew a pension [written above – applied] Nov 5 1833. Information wanted for D.A.R. reference. 

Thank you,
Mrs. P.S. Brown 
Box 214
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[left side] 1927-Nov. 23- J. M. Nicholson advised cost of photos – MMHF
1927-Dec. 12 – Photos to J. M. Nicholson & advise how to obtain date of last payment etc. MMHF
1928-June 18-Tombstone data to adj. General – His letter returned awf
1934-May 24-Hist. to Mrs. E. W. Waller – EEL
1934-Aug 24 Hist. to Mrs. F. E. Nicholson EEL
1935-Oct 10 Hist. to Lucius L Mc Cleskey Jr. EEL

[center] 31882
Revy INVALID
File No. 31,882
John Nicholson
Pri Rev War
Act: June 7th, 1832
Index: - Vol. 2, Page 298
[Arrangement of 1870.]

[right side] Nov 14/98 Jos. C. Sincl[air] Princeton, N.[J.] 
Dec. 1998 [1898] as above
1913 Nov 6-hist. to Mrs. Agusta E. Browne MBH
1916 Apr. 5 Mrs. Agusta E. Browne advised no others of N. C. & none of Va. etc. Awf
1921, Aug. 17 hist. to Mrs. J. Troy Cornwell - Ew
1924-Sept. 17- Hist. to Hon. W. J. Harris for Mrs. J. P. Dell - MMHF
1924-Sept. 24-Hist. to Mrs. J.H. Dennis - MMHF
1927-Feb. 11 – Hist. to Mrs. W. W. Philip - MMHF
1927-Sept. 23 – Hist. to Mrs. P. S. Brown - MMHF
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[typed form, with handwritten responses]

PENSION, OFFICE,
April 5 1855. 

Sir:

The claim of John Nicholson No. 42 473 for Bounty Land under the act of 3d March, 1855, has been received, and will be attended to in its turn. 
As it must be some weeks before we can commence issuing warrants under this act, it is respectfully requested that the applicant will wait a reasonable time before making application to know what has been done in relation to the claim. All applications will be disposed of as fast as the nature of the business will admit, and immediate notice given to the parties, or their agents. 

I am, very respectfully, 
Your obedient servant,

L. P. WALDO, 
Commissioner.

J. S. Fain
Blairsville Geo
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Blairsville Geo March 20th 1856 
J. Minot Com Pension

Dr. Sir
I desire to call your attention to the claim of John Nicholson, Revolutionary soldier to bounty Land,
Yours Respectfully 
N. M. Fain
for J. S. Fain
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Philadelphia, Tenn. 
March 10, 1934

Department of Interior 
Pension Bureau 
Washington, D. C. 

Gentlemen,

Would you please give me the Revolutionary War claim of John Nicholson, North Carolina Troops, Surviver [Survivor] File No. 31882.

I understand you have photostatic Copies of John Nicholsons, Military record

Thanking you for this favor, 

Respectfully, Mrs. E. W. Waller

[circular stamp with Numbers 1 -12 around the outside] RECEIVED MAR 12 1934 MAIL SUB-DIV, READER #18 VETS. ADM.
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1/Rev War Sect. mbh

Walsenburg Colorado 
March 26 1916. 

Dept of Interior
Bureau of Pensions,

I received your reply to my letter of inquiry of John Nicholson war history. Am son I did not make myself clear, my Great Grandfather John Nicholson enlisted from North Carolina Volunteered when about sixteen years of age served last three years of the war he enlisted from Butte Co. His widows name was Susan Brown. He lived in Hall and Union Counties when he drew pension. He died in Union County, I would like war history giving dates he was in Camden battle and my uncles who is Eighty seven says he was in battle of Cowpens.
The Sec. of D.A.R. assures me that this is not my ancestor as others have gone in N.A.D.A.R. on this record. There are others perhaps that have. If you will kindly give me information as above
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also of James Erwin if any record. I shall be very grateful. 
Sincerely
Mrs. Agusta E. Brown 
Box 214, 
Walsenburg Color

[circular stamp] PENSION D MAR 30 1916 OFFICE U S
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815 South Union Ave 
Pueblo Colo. 

Bureau of Pensions
Washington D. C. 

Dear Sir, In replying to your letter which you sent in answer to my inquiry of my Great Grand Father John Nicholson, I will give the information as near as I can as my Father remember it. He John Nicholson was a resident of Virginia when he enlisted in Revolutionary War, Enlisted at the age of sixteen served three years till close of war. Was from my father recollection under General Gates at Cowpens. My fathers first memory of his home place was Bunker Co. George N. C. Afterwards moved to Hall Co. Georgia. After he left Hall County he came to Union County where he died. His wife name was Susan Brown before marriage
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She died several years before he did. He drew a pension of $8. per month and he had often told his grandsons about the pension.
I wish very much to get legal information as to his identity not for a money value but wish to establish my right to be a member of the D.A.R. I am by to locate the family bible if I can I can send data of Butts and death. 
Thanking you before hand for any and all information

I am sincerely
Mrs. Agusta E. Browne
815 S. Union Ave.
Pueblo, Colo.

[circular stamp] PENSION D OCT 30 1913 OFFICE. U. S.
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[Letterhead]
F. C. RICHARDS, M. D. 

JASPER. GA. Aug 28 1924

Commissioner of Pensions 
Washington D. C. 

Dear Sir: 

Please send me all the information you have on the record of John Nicholson - I think he was born between 1755 and 1760 either North Carolina or Virginia.
His papers for his pension were gotten up and sent in from Ball Ground Cherokee County Georgia and be received his money at this place until two or three years before his death. The last two or three the
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[Letterhead]
[F. C. RICHARDS,] M. D. 

JASPER. GA. [blank] 19 [blank]

years of his life were spent in Union County Georgia and his pension was sent there.
He was buried in Union County Georgia with military honors. 
All the information you can give me concerning John Nicholson will be greatly appreciated. 
I want is information to establish my eligibility to membership in the Daughters of the American Revolution. Be sure to give number of pension and [Illegible]
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[Letterhead - F. C. RICHARDS, M. D.]

JASPER. GA. [blank] 19 [blank]

the record is in. also all dates you have. 
Thanking you for my information you may give me,

Yours truly 
Mrs. J H Dennis 
Jasper Ga.
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[Letterhead] JOSEPH C. SINCLAIR. 
AGENT FOR THE VICTOR SAFE, 
Girard Insurance Company, 
Notary Public for New Jersey. 

[stamp] OLD WAR & NAVY NOV 23 1898 [BILIUS?]

Princeton, N.J. Nov 19 1898 

Hon Commissioner 
Dear Sir 
yours Relating to John Nicholson Service in the Revolutionary war is Received with thanks and while it contains Valuable Information I would like to get a copy of his affidavit that he made when he applied for a Pension Nov 5 1632. If such a request be Granted it will be received - with thanks 
Very Respectfully 
Joseph C Sinclair 
No 9 Charlton Street 
Princeton, N J
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[Letterhead] 
[JOSEPH C. S]INCLAIR. 
[AGENT FOR T]HE VICTOR SAFE, 
[Girard] Insurance Company, 
Notary Public for New Jersey. 

[stamp] OLD WAR & NAVY NOV 7 1898

Princeton, N.J. Nov 2 1898 

Department of the Interior 
Bereau [Bureau] of Pensions 
Washington D C

Dear Sir 
Have the kindness to give me so much of the affidavit of John Nichol-Son [Nicholson] when he made application for Pension September 13 1832 and Oblige. 

Joseph C Sinclair 
120 Mercer Street 
Princeton New Jersey

[circular stamp] PENSION NOV 4 1898 OFFICE U S.
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Washington City
7. June 1856 

Sir

Please to give me the information asked for in the enclosed letter & with your answer be sure to return in Butts letter 
Yours respectfully 
Nowell Cobb
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Rev MH

MONTICELLO, GA., JULY 29, 1921. 

U. S. COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS, 
WASHINGTON, D. C. 

SIR:

WILL YOU SEND ME A STATEMENT OF THE MILITARY HISTORY OF JOHN NICHOLSON, REVOLUTIONARY PENSIONER, WHO WAS DRAWING A PENSION IN 1840, WHILE A RESIDENT OF HALL COUNTY, GEORGIA? 

RESPECTFULLY, 
[signed] Mrs. J. Troy Cornwell

[circular stamp] PENSION D AUG 1 1921 OFFICE U S.
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United States Senate, 

Washington, Aug. 30, 1924, 19 

Maj. Gen. R. C. Davis, 
War Department 
Washington, D. C. 

Sir: 

I have the honor to submit the following communication for your consideration, and to ask that the request made therein be complied with if possible. 
When the matter is disposed of, will you kindly have the letter returned to my office, and oblige. 

Yours truly, 
Mrs. Wm J. Harris 

69-579

15 Received [^ Inc] A. G. O. Sep. 5 1924 210
U. S. S.
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B136

Congressional 

A. G. 201 (Nicholson, John) 8-30-24) ORD-ejt 

1st Ind. 

War Department, A. G. O., September 9, 1924. - To the Commissioner of Pensions, Washington, D. C. 

Attention is invited to the attached communication from Honorable William J. Harris, United States Senator, who has been informed of this transmission by letter, a copy of which is herewith inclosed [enclosed]. 

Robert C. Davis 
Major General, 
The Adjutant General. 
By S.A.H. 

[circular stamp] PENSION R SEP 10 1924 U. S. OFFICE.

2 Inclosures [Enclosures].
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MMHF

Rev.&1812 Wars Section 

December 12, 1927

J. M. Nicholson 
Harrogate, Tenn. 

Sir: 

I have to advise you that you are herewith furnished photostatic copies of papers on file in Revolutionary War claim S. 31882 of John Nicholson of the North Carolina Troops. 

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid, and possibly the date of soldier's death, you should apply to the Records Division, General Accounting Office, Washington, D. C. citing all of the following data: “John Nicholson, Certificate No. 16335, issued July 30, 1833, rate $40 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Georgia Agency". 

Respectfully, 
WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner.
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SUBMIT IN DUPLICATE. / 1-681 / PHONE Branch 476

All inquiries regarding this job should refer to Requisition No. 19366

Requisition for Duplicating, Addressograph, Photostat, and Blue Print Work.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR [Illegible initials] 
WASHINGTON

CHIEF, Division of Publications, Room G 137.   November 30, 1927.192
Please furnish work specified below. 

Bureau ordering PENSION Deliver to Room No. 5033 

(ALL COPY FOR DUPLICATING WORK SHOULD BE PLAIN AND WRITTEN IN ELITE TYPE, EXACTLY LINE FOR LINE AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON FINISHED JOB.) 

Title and description of job photostatic copies of 10 pages from Rev. War pension claim of John Nicholson, N. C. Troops, S. 31882

No. of copies 1 of each page Shall form be kept standing? ---- ----- days

For further information see M.M.H. Finch days 5033 Room No. 541 Phone No. 

Approved: 
A D Wilkinson                  Margaret M. H. Finch
City Chief Clerk of Bureau.     Chief of Division.

NOTE: No order made "SPECIAL" [^Recd [received] unless statement showing necessity is written below and approved by Chief Clerk of Bureau ordering – 

[oval stamp] DIVISION OF PUBLICATIONS NOV 30 1927 DEPT OF THE INTERIOR

CHECK WORK DESIRED
Duplicate 
Multigraph ---- single or double space?     Facsimile signature?  
Mimeograph one side or both sides? Facsimile signature?
Folding once or twice?
Assembling
Stapling Once? Twice? Side? End?
Electric typewriter Fill in addresses? Dated?

Addressograph from lists 
Envelopes, size 		Cards, size
Proof list 			Pay rolls
Labels (submit sample) 	Corrections.
Fill in letters 			Tabulation sheets

Photostat x Size actual Official use? Repay? YES Fee $1.50
Blue Print Size. Official use? Repay?  $

Remarks ----
(OVER)
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NOTE: Routine changes of addresses may be made on this blank without formal reference through or initialing of chiefs of branches or chief clerks of bureaus. 

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[box] Make new addressograph plate}
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15822

2233

BUREAU OF PENSIONS 
Finance Division 

Nov. 29. 1927 

Chief Rev. and 1812 Wars Section Division. 

I have this day received from J. M. Nicholson money order in the amount of $1.75 requesting photostat copy as per letter herewith. 
Photo & mailed Finance. Div. Ncfd.
Dec. 12, 1927 MMHF

O. J. RANDALL 
Chief, Finance Division. H. C. L.

To C. C. Nov. 3d No Law Div. Dec 7 (ctf)
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M. O. #43501 $1.75
Lincoln Memorial University
A LIVING MEMORIAL SUSTAINED BY A GRATEFUL PEOPLE

Harrogate, Tennessee 
Nov. 25, 1927.

OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL J. M. NICHOLSON, PRINCIPAL

[stamp] FINANCE DIVISION BOOK-KEEPER'S DESK NOV 29 1927 BUREAU OF PENSIONS

Department of the Interior, 
Bureau of Pensions, 
Winfield Scott, Commissioner 
Washington, D. C. 

Sirs:

Inclosed [Enclosed] please find money order drawn in favor of the Secretary of the Interior in the amount of 1.75 for which please send me, as per your letter of Nov. 28, 1927, photostatic copies of the ten pages of the original file in the Revolutionary War claim for pension and bounty land of John Nicholson, S. 31882. 
The number of pages appears to be 10. The cost under provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, provides a rate of 15 cents for page, and an additional charge of 25 cents for certification by remittance. My remittance includes cost of such certification. 

Sincerely yours, 
[signed] J. M. Nicholson,
J. M. NICHOLSON.
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MMHF

1812 Wars Section 

November 23, 1927

J. M. Nicholson 
Harrogate, Tenn. 

Sir:

I have to advise you that photostatic copies of original papers on file in the Revolutionary War claims for pension and bounty land of John Nicholson, S. 31882, will be furnished you, under the provisions of the Act of August 24, 1912, at the rate of fifteen cents a page, with twenty-five cents extra for certification if that is desired. 
The number of pages to be copied is ten. 
The proper amount should be forwarded to this Bureau by money order drawn to the order of the Secretary of the Interior. 

Respectfully, 

WINFIELD SCOTT 
Commissioner.

He wanted a Complete transcript asked so many question that this is best
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Rev. & 1[812] 

Harrogate, Tenn., Nov. 19, 1927.
The U. S. Pension Bureau, 
Washington, D. C. 

Gentlemen: 

Will you kindly furnish me with the War Record of John Nicholson (REVOLUTIONARY WAR and WAR OF 1812 SECTION, Winfield Scott Commissioner) Claim S-31882, Pension granted on his application, Nov. 5, 1832. 

I should greatly appreciate transcript of entire data concering [concerning] dates of enlistment, battles participated in, family data given at time of elistment [enlistment] if any, the amount of pension granted him at first, with any increases from time to time, and the date of the last check or warrant drawn in his favor, where and with whom he resided at time last payments were made. 

Our family tradition is to the effect that he served after the War in the putting down of Indian insurrections, and that the last Indian Battle in which he participated was at Sumate, Old Town, now Murray Co. Ga. Are there existing records available as to this service, and if so, where would I be likely to find them? 

Sincerely yours, 
J. M. Nicholson 
[signed] J. M. Nicholson,

[circular stamp] PENSION NOV 21 1927 U. S. OFFICE
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[Letterhead]

Lincoln Memorial University
A LIVING MEMORIAL SUSTAINED BY A GRATEFUL PEOPLE

Harrogate, Tennessee October 26, 1927.

OPPORTUNITY SCHOOL 
J. M. NICHOLSON, PRINCIPAL 

Commissioner of Pensions, 
Washington, D. C. 

Dear Sir: 

My great-grandfather, John Nicholson, served in the Revolutionary War. 

My understanding is that he enlisted in North Carolina, and returned to North Carolina after the close of the War, later removing to Georgia. 

Whether or not he ever was on the pension roll I do not know. I think it probable that he was given a land grant, either in North Carolina or in Georgia, in remuneration for service in that War.

My object in writing you is to secure whatever data may be in your possession concerning his military record. 

He entered the service at 16 years of age. Perhaps the data given will enable you to determine the particular John Nicholson I refer to. If so, I will greatly appreciate a transcript of his military service, with dates. 

Yours sincerely, 
J. M. Nicholson
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42473 John Nicholson Returned to Ms. Lock - Chf. Clks [Illegible]  
This refers to Rev. Case

Nov 29/55
H. D. [Illegible] 

[written sideways] Rev. Case
Blairsville Ga. Nov 21 Free official Business
J Minot Esq.
Commissioner of Pensions
Washington City D. C.
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Blairsville Co Nov 20th / 55
Commissioner of Pensions
I have Seen Mr. John Nicholson Sinc [since] your communication he states that he served in North Carolina under Genl Gates and under Capt. White & Capt. Cox, 
but I refer you to the papers on file allowing the pension to Mr. Nicholson which was allowed and Granted to him in the year 1833 on the 20th July, the probability is that his service under the State authority but the papers on file will prove that his service and is entitled under the act 3 March 1855.
you will please address the warrant to Mr. John Butt when Issued who is authorized to have it for me. 
John Nicholson 
for John Butt
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(COPY) 

[left side] A. G. 201 (Nicholson, John) 8-30-24) ORD

[center] WAR DEPARTMENT. THE ADJUTANT GENERAL'S OFFICE, WASHINGTON.

[right side] September 9, 1924. 

Honorable William J. Harris, 
United States Senate. 

My dear Senator Harris: 

Referring to your communication of August 30, 1924, with which you inclosed [enclosed] one from Mrs. J. P. Dell, 2205 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia, who desires certain information from the Bureau of Pensions concerning the Revolutionary War record and pension of John Nicholson, said to have been born in Virginia or one of the Carolinas; to have participated in the battle of Camden, S. C., when Gates army was defeated, and to have received his pension while living in Georgia, I regret to inform you that from the information furnished I have been unable to identify the record of a man of that name as having served in that War from either the State of Virginia, North Carolina or South Carolina. 

The records show that a number of men named John Nicholson served from various states in the Revolutionary War, among them being two from Virginia and three from South Carolina. However, the collection of Revolutionary War records in this Department is far from complete, and it is possible that the desired record of the John Nicholson in question can be obtained from the Bureau of Pensions, Washington, D.C., to which bureau I have this day transmitted your communication and inclosure [enclosure], and no doubt you will receive a reply therefrom at a early date. 

Very respectfully, 
Robert C. Davis 
Major General, The Adjutant General.

[stamps on back of page]
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August 24, 1934 

XXXXXXXXXX

BA-J/EEL John Nicholson-S.31882

Mrs. Frances E. Nicholson 
709 Watson Avenue 
Topeka, Kansas 

Dear Madam: 

Reference is made to your letter in which you request the record of John Nicholson, who was born in North Carolina and moved to Georgia in his old age, and served in the Revolutionary War. 

The data given below are obtained from the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S.31882, based upon the military service of John Nicholson in that war. 

John Nicholson was born May 1, 1762 or 1763, in Bute (later Warren) County, North Carolina. The names of his parents are not shown.

While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina, he enlisted in 1780, served three months as private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Camden: he enlisted in 1781, served three months as private in Captains Norsworthy's and Flowallen's North Carolina Companies and was at the battle of Guilford; enlisted again in same year, and served three months as private under Colonel Linton in the North Carolina Troops: he enlisted in 1782, and served three months as private in Captain Cox's Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 5, 1832, while residing in Hall County, Georgia. In 1855, he was living in Union County, Georgia. 

There are no data as to soldier's family. 

Very truly yours 

A. D. HILLER 
Assistant to Administrator.
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26,113

160 acres
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May 24, 1934 

XXXXXXX

BA-J/MMHF/eel 
John Nicholson-S.31882

Mrs. E. W. Waller 
Philadelphia Tennessee 

Dear Madam: 

Reference is made to your letter in which you request information in regard to John Nicholson, File No. 31882, a soldier of the Revolutionary War. 

A very careful examination has been made of the papers on file in Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 31882, based upon the military service in that war of John Nicholson, and the data found therein are given below. 

John Nicholson was born May 1, 1762 or 1763, in Bute (later Warren) County, North Carolina. The names of his parents are not shown. [crossed out - in the papers in the pension claim]. 

While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina, he enlisted in 1780, served three months as private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Camden: he enlisted in 1781, served three months as private in Captains Norsworthy's and Flewallen's North Carolina Companies and was at the battle of Guilford; enlisted again in same year, and served three months as private under Colonel Linton in the North Carolina Troops: he enlisted in 1782, and served three months as private in Captain Cox's Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. 
He was allowed pension on his application executed November 5, 1832, while residing in Hall County, Georgia. In 1855, he was living in Union County, Georgia. 

There are no data as to soldier's family. 

In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name and address of person paid and possibly the date of death of the Revolutionary War pensioner, John Nicholson (S.31882), you should address
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The Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, this city, citing the following data:

John Nicholson, Certificate No. 16335, issued July 30, 1833, rate $40 per annum, commenced March 4, 1831, Act of June 7, 1832, Georgia Agency.

Very truly yours

A. D. HILLER
Assistant to Administrator.
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Rev. & 1812 Wars Section.  AWF

June 18, 1928.

Adjutant General, 
War Department, 
Washington, D. C.

Sir: 

I advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, S. 31882, it appears that John Nicholson was born May 1, 1762 or 1763 in Bute County (which was later Warren County), North Carolina. 

While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina he enlisted in 1780, served three months as private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Camden. 
He enlisted in 1781, served three months as private in Captain Norsworthy and Flewallen's North Carolina Company and was at the battle of Guilford; then again in the same year, enlisted and served three months as private under Colonel Linton in the North Carolina Troops. 

He enlisted in 1782 and served three months as private in Captain Cox's Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed No-
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COPIED BY ADY 

[No]vember 5, 1832, while a resident of Hall County, Georgia. 
In 1855 he was living in Union County, Georgia. 

Respectfully, 

WINFIELD SCOTT, 
Commissioner. 

Tombstone Data only Request from Adjutant General's Office returned as requested awf
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[Rev. &] 1812 War[s Section]  MMHF

September 23, 1927

Mrs. P. S. Brown
Box 214
Walsenburg, Colo. 

Madam; 

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 31882 it appears that John Nicholson was born May 1, 1762 or 1763 in Bute County (which was later Warren County), North Carolina. 

While a resident of Bute County, North Carolina he enlisted in 1780, served three months as private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Camden. 

He enlisted in 1781, served three months as private in Captain Norsworthy's and Flewallen's North Carolina Company and was at the battle of Guilford; then again in the same year, enlisted and served three months as private under Colonel Linton in the North Carolina Troops. 

He enlisted in 1782 and served three months as private in Captain Cox' Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment. 

He was allowed pension on his application executed
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November 5, 1832 while a resident of Hall County, Georgia.

In 1855 he was living in Union County, Georgia.

There are no data as to his family.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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MMHF

Rev. & 1812 Wars Section

February 11, 1927

Mrs. W. W. Philip 
Madison & Hernando Sts.,
Lake City, Fla. 

Madam; 

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 31882 it appears that John Nicholson was born May 1, 1762 or 1763 in Bute County (which was later Warren County), North Carolina. 

While a resident of said Bute County, he enlisted in 1780, served three months as private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was in the battle of Camden. 

He enlisted in 1781, served three months as private in Captain Norsworthy and Flewallen's North Carolina Company and was at the battle of Guilford; then again in the same year, enlisted and served three months as private under Colonel Linton in the North Carolina Troops. 

He enlisted in 1782 and served three months as a private in Captain Cox’ Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina
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Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed November 5, 1832 while a resident of Hall County, Georgia. 

In 1855 he was living in Union County, Georgia. 
There is no data on file as to his family. 

It is not stated that he served in the War of 1812.

Respectfully,

WINFIELD SCOTT
Commissioner.
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MMHF

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section 

September 24, 1924

Mrs. J. H. Dennis 
Jasper, Ga. 

Madam: 

I have to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 31882 it appears that John Nicholson was born May 1, 1782 or 1783 in Bute County, (which was later Warren County) North Carolina. 

While living in said Bute County, he enlisted in 1780, served three months as a private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was at the battle of Camden. 

He enlisted in 1781, served three months as a private in Captains Norsworthy and Flewallen's North Carolina Company and was at the battle of Guilford; then again in the same year he enlisted and served three months as a private under Colonel Linton, North Carolina Troops. 

He enlisted in 1782 and served three months as a
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private in Captain Cox' Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment.
He was allowed pension on his application execute November 3, 1832 while living in Hall County, Georgia. In 1855 he was a resident of Union County, Georgia
There is no data on file as to his family.
Respectfully,
Acting Commissioner.
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MMHF

Rev. and 1812 Wars Section

September 17, 1924

Honorable William J. Harris
United States Senate

My dear Senator:

In response to your letter of August 30, 1924 addressed to Major General Robert C. Davis and subsequently referred to this Bureau, I have the honor to advise you that from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim S. 31882 it appears that John Nicholson was born May 1, 1762 or 1763 in Bute County (which was later Warren County), North Carolina.

While living in said Bute County he enlisted in 1780, served three months as a private in Captain John White's Company, Colonel Eaton's North Carolina Regiment and was at the battle of Camden.

He enlisted in 1781, served three months as a private in Captains Norsworthy and Flewallen's North Carolina Company and was at the battle of Guilford; then again in the same year, he enlisted and served three
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months as a private under Colonel Linton, North Carolina Troops.

He enlisted in 1782 and served three months as a private in Captain Cox' Company, Colonel Sevier's North Carolina Regiment.

He was allowed pension on his application executed Nov 5, 1832 while living in Hall County,  Georgia.  In 1855 he was a resident of Union County, Georgia.

There is no data on file as to his family.

Herewith is enclosed the letter of Mrs. J. P. Dell of 2305 Bull Street, Savannah, Georgia

Sincerely, 
[blank] 

Acting Commissioner.

Date of death not on ab.
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AW Rev. War Section.

March. 22, 1916

Mrs. A. E. Brown
Box 214,
Walsenburg, Col.

Madam:

 In reply to your letter of the 11" instant, you are advised that the Revolutionary records of this Bureau failed to afford any information in regard to John Nicholson who enlisted from Virginia.

If you desire the history of any other soldier of that name, in order to identify his record if on file, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: names of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, approximate dates of birth and death, given name of widow.

Very respectfully, 
G. W. Saltzgaber, 
Commissioner.

She had received John Nicholson S31883 N.C. and said she did not want it - that is was not the one.  Her letter went back with items orig. of items.
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AW Rev. War Section.

Apr. 6, 1916

Mrs. A. E. Brown
Box 214, Walsenburg,
Colorado.

Madam:

 In reply to your letter of the 26" instant, you are advised that you were furnished on Nov. 5, 1913, with the history of the only Revolutionary War pensioner named John Nicholson, of the N. C. Troops, (S. F. 31,882).
 
As you again give a description of said pensioner's service and residences, stating that he is not the person whose record you desire, this Bureau is unable to aid you further in the matter unless you comply with the requirements of the Bureau letter of March 22, 1916, which also informed you that the records failed to afford any information in regard to a John Nicholson who enlisted from Virginia.
 
In order to identify the record of any particular James Erwin who served in that war, it is essential that you furnish as much as possible of the following data: name of some officers under whom he served, places of residence at enlistment and after discharge, approximate dates of birth and death, given name of widow.

Very respectfully, 
G. W. Saltzgaber, 
Commissioner
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[note: I believe this was scanned in the wrong file] 

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[left side] THE NATIONAL ARCHIVES 
Form VAM-51 
12-5-41

[center] BOUNTY LAND WARRANT RECORD CARD*

[right side] Division of Veterans’ Administration Archives

Name Nicholson, John Grade Sergeant Line Pennsylvania

WARRANT NUMBER 10153 ACREAGE  100 ISSUED April 6, 1790
to --- not shown ---

*The information concerning the issuance of warrants carded on this form is found in volumes 2 to 4 of “Land Warrants Issued Prior to 1800” which are registers of bounty land warrants issued to non-commissioned officers and privates under congressional resolutions of September 16, 1776, and subsequent dates. Other records relative to the applications for warrants appear to have been destroyed in the War Department fire of November 9, 1800. Information concerning warrants surrendered to the Federal Government is to be found in General Land Office records in The National Archives.