Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 5422, for Robert Nicholson, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Nicholson, Robert or Nicolson
W 5422
Elizabeth and Va. Half Pay
N.A. Acc. No. 874 See 050127 Half Pay Robert Nicolson or Nicholson
CONTENTS

Ref? to Agent, see letter
4859
Richmond, Virginia
Elizabeth Nicholson
widow of Robert Nicholson 7/2 who was a Surgeon in the Revolution
Increased from $480 —
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 600 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12. day of July 1844 and sent to Hon. Samuel Chilton Warrenton, Virginia
Former payments to be deducted.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A.
Vol. 1. Page 151.

act of 1838.
M rs Elizabeth Nicholson's Declaration - Widow of Dr. Robt. Nicholson -
Thos. Hood of Va Agent for M rs Elizabeth Nicholson -
Mem - These papers were forwarded to Mr. Taliaferro for me & he Thos. in due time filed them without any vouchers - & they were returned to him, & by him to me J. Hood -
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1836 1839 1840 1841 1842 1843 1844 1845 1846 1847 1848 1849 1850 1851 1852 1853 1854 1855 1856 1857 1858 1859 1860
Thos. Hood Agent for M rs Elizabeth Nicholson

State of Virginia, Giles County S To wit.
On this 22 nd day of Nov. 1888, personally appeared before the subscribers, a justice of the peace in and for said county, Elizabeth Nicolson, a resident of said county, aged seventy sev- en years in May last, and having first duly affirmed, the truth to speak according to law, doth, on her said affirmation, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress, passed, July 7 th 1838, entitled "An Act granting half pay and pensions to certain widows" -
That she is the widow of Robert Nicolson, who was a Surgeon in the Virginia Line in the War of the Revolution - as proof of which she refers to the records in Richmond and Washington. The state of Virginia has of late years granted the land bounty due for said service of said Lt. Robert Nicolson to her grand chil- dren, who are the heirs at law of said Robert Nicolson to wit, Robert W. Nicolson - George L. Nicolson and others. And the half pay which was due by the Genl. Government for the same service has also been of late years paid, in part to herself as widow, and the same being of said officers.
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Nicolson on the twenty first of April seven- teen hundred and eighty four - that her husband, the aforesaid Robert Nicolson, died on the 15 th day of August 1798 - that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January seventeen hundred and ninety four - V.B. at the time above stated -
Sworn to and subscribed, on the day and year above written before me } the justice as aforesaid
Elizabeth Nicolson
Peter R. Nelson
And the same justice further certifies that the above named declarant, Mrs. Elizabeth Nicolson, is the widow of Lt. Robert Ni- colson, above named, and has remained his widow since his death - and he also further certifies that she could not attend court to make her declaration on account of bodily infirmity -
She has been a cripple for several years past - given un- der my hand this day and year above written -
Peter R. Nelson

State of Virginia } Gloucester County } To wit
Elizabeth Nicolson the declarant, within named this day made oath before me, the justice aforesaid, that she was married to the said Robert Nicolson in the Town of Williamsburg, in that part of said Town, which is situated in York County, Virginia - and if the record of her marriage should be preserved, it is either in the Clerk's office of the Court in Williamsburg - or of York.
The above solemnly affirmed by the declarant, Elizabeth Nicolson, before me as justice as aforesaid -
John R. Nelson
State of Virginia } Gloucester County } To wit
I, John R. Cary, Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that Peyton R. Nelson Esq. whose signature is affixed to the foregoing declaration and affidavit was at the time of subscribing the same a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified and that the facts and circumstances and ought to be given to all his acts as such and I further certify that his signature thereto are genuine.
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the Court aforesaid and affixed the Seal of the said County this 23 d day of November 1838 in the 63 d year of the Commonwealth.
J. R. Cary C. G. C.

Virginia
As a Court held for Gloucester County at the Courthouse on Monday the seventh day of January 1839. The declaration of Elizabeth Nicholson widow of Robert Nicholson made before Peyton R. Nelson one of the Justices of this County on the 22 nd day of November 1838 was presented in Open Court in Consideration whereof, the Court doth Order the same to be Certified to the war Department of the United States.
In Testimony that the foregoing is truly Copied from the records of the Court aforesaid I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk of the said Court and affixed the Seal of the said County this 8 th day of January 1839 in the 63 rd year of the Commonwealth.
In W. L. G. 6.96

Know all men by these presents, that we Robert Nicolson Jr. and Robert Nicolson are held and firmly bound unto Benjamin Harrison esquire Governor or chief magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia to be paid to the said Benjamin Harrison or his successors to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves jointly and severally our heirs and several heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this twenty third day of April One thousand seven hundred and eighty four, in the eighth year of the Commonwealth.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is intended to be shortly had and solemnized between the said Robert Nicolson Junior and Elizabeth Digges, Spinster of this County. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered in presence of, R. H. Waller.
Rob: Nicolson Jr. (Seal)
Robt Nicolson (Seal)
Virginia. James City County Court Clerk's Office, to wit:
I Thomas A. Cogbree Clerk of the County Court of James City in the State aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of the original filed in my Office, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in fair, legible figures, as follows-
Know all men by these presents, that we Robert Nicolson Jr. and Robert Nicolson are held and firmly bound unto Benjamin Harrison esquire Governor or chief magistrate of the Commonwealth of Virginia in the just and full sum of fifty pounds current money of Virginia to be paid to the said Benjamin Harrison or his successors, to which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves jointly and severally our heirs and several heirs, executors and administrators firmly by these presents. Sealed with our seals and dated this 23 rd (twenty third) day of April 1784, (One thousand seven hundred and eighty four) in the eighth year of the Commonwealth.
The condition of the above obligation is such, that whereas a marriage is intended to be shortly had and solemnized between the said Robert Nicolson Junior and Elizabeth Digges, Spinster of this County. Now if there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then the above obligation to be void, otherwise to remain in full force and virtue.
Sealed and delivered in presence of, R. H. Waller.
Rob: Nicolson Jr. (Seal)
Robt Nicolson (Seal)
Th: A. Cogbree C.

I, Thomas O. Cogbree, clerk before named, depose and say that I hold the Office of Clerk in the County of Giles County in the State of Virginia, and that the foregoing is a true extract from the original papers on file in my said Office with the exception before named, as certified by me.
Th: O. Cogbree, Clerk of Giles County Court.
Sworn to before me Washington Cowles a Justice of the peace for the County of Giles County in the State of Virginia.
Wash. Cowles J.P.
Virginia.
Giles County, to wit:
I, Thomas O. Cogbree Clerk of the County Court of Giles County in the State of Virginia aforesaid, do hereby certify that Washington Cowles whose name is affixed to the foregoing affidavit, was at the time of signing the said affidavit, and now is, a Justice of the peace in and for the said County of Giles County in the State aforesaid, duly commissioned and qualified as such, and that full faith and credit is due and ought to be given to all his acts as such. - In testimony whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the seal of the said County of Giles County to be affixed, this sixth day of February in the year One Thousand eight hundred and thirty nine.
Th: O. Cogbree C.

Hon John S. Millson House of Rep s Washington District of Columbia

Norfolk December 3 rd 1850 Hon. John S. Millson Sir.
Being one of the heirs of Lieutenant Robert Nicholson I enclose you the following document, which I received some short time since, hoping, that you will be kind enough to interest yourself as much as possible in endeavoring to procure this claim for me. He belonged to the 10 th Regiment of the North Carolina line, was wounded at Great Bridge and received during his life a pension - I can get for you any document from Raleigh -
I shall consider myself under many obligations for any exertions which you may make to obtain this.
I remain respectfully yr. most obt. servt.
E. Daly

Increase to $600 per an. acts 1838 & 1843. } Issue 2 1843. } cont.
Send to Hon. Samuel Chilton, Warrenton Va.

Nº 16789
ACT OF FEBRUARY 14, 1871.
WAR OF 1812.
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Robert Nicholson burg
Va Ash
Revolution
Discharged ..... 18
PENSIONER:
Cif. No. ....
Ny Pay
Act of July 6 1832 5039

Dec 19-82
Enquiry relative to Robt Nicholson
per J. S. Millin A.C.
Jas. E. Heath Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington

3393
3954
Eliz a Nicholson
Wid of Robert
vs
Ad July 7 1838
Marr'd 1784
died 1798
Allan Def a Surpas
p 480 per ann
See Bork Virginia
claims p 494-397
The Ward
2
Presents

Ref. to agent, see letter
Virginia 3393
Elizabeth Nicholson widow of Robert Nicholson
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 15. August 1798 of Gloucester Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Surgeon in the commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia State line for 2 years
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond at the rate of 600 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Increased from $480.
Certificate of Pension issued the 12 th day of July 1844 and sent to Hon. Samuel Chilton, Warrenton, VA
Total amount, $ Former payments to be deducted [Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by D. Brown, Clerk, Book D. Vol. 1. Page 275

Virginia — 3393
Elizabeth Nicholson, widow of Robert Nicholson, Decd.
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 15 th August, 1798- of Gloucester Co. in the State of Virginia who was a Surgeon in the _____ commanded by Captain _____ of the _____ commanded by _____ in the Virginia St. line for 2 years' Service —
Inscribed on the Roll of Richmond — at the rate of 480 Dollars — Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836.
Certificate of Pension issued the 8 th day of July, 1839 and sent to Mr. Ford, Present.
Arrears to the 4th of March, 1839 = $ 14 40 Semi-annual allowance ending 4 Sept. 2 40
$16 80
{ Act July 7, } 1838. }
Recorded by S. A. Elliott Clerk, Book A, Vol. 2, Page 180.

4859.
3 rd Virginia Richmond
Charlotte
Elizabeth Nicholson widow of Robert Nicholson who was a surgeon in the Revolution
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 480 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1843.
Certificate of Pension issued the 3 rd day of Feb. 1844 and sent to Geo. M. Nelson Gloucester Co. Va.
[Act of March 3, 1843.]
Recorded in Book A Vol. 1 Page 157

Rev WIDOW, &c.
File No. 5422
Eliz th Nicholson Widow
Robert Nicholson
Surgeon Rev. War
Act: March 30/43
Index:—Vol. 16 , Page 83
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Dr. Melson's land Bounty - certificate

Executive Department Richmond March 27 1834 The Heirs of Robert Nicholson are allowed Land bounty for his services as a Surgeon in the State Line for three years. The Register will issue a warrant accordingly, if not heretofore drawn
John Floyd
Attest
John B Richardson
on the 22 day of June 1834 warrant no 7774 for 6000 acres of land issued to Robert W Nicholson, Geo. L Nicholson, Andrew S. Nicholson, and James M Nicholson children of Deceased Geo. D Nicholson; Geo. W Nelson, Robinson Nelson, Will. R. Nelson, and Reynolds Nelson children of Sarah B Nelson - Heirs of Surgeon Robert Nicholson
A true copy from the records of the Land Office of Virginia: as witness my hand & seal of office here affixed at Richmond, Mar. 26 th of
Nov 1838
W. Nelson R. L. Offg
50 Cts

Certificate - Roll. Nickstrand at 5 July 1832 July 14. 1837
Recorded Vol 43. page 129.

Pension Office
July 14. 1837
I certify that On a review of the case of the late Dr. Robert Nicholson, dec d . on account of whose revolutionary services in the reg t of Virginia State Artillery, a claim was allowed by this Dept t on the first of the present month, under the act of the 5 th July 1832, I find that by an act of the Virginia Legislature, passed May Session 1778 (vide page 453 of Hening's Statutes at Large) all officers of the State Artillery were allowed the same pay as was customary in Artillery regiments in the service of the U. States, and as it appears from the settlements made with the Surgeons of the U. States regiments of Artillery, that they were paid at the rate of $725:51 per annum, instead of $720 per annum, as I had supposed, I now certify that the claim should have been allowed at the rate of Three Hundred and Sixty Two Dollars and Seventy Five and one Half Cents per annum, and that the difference between this sum and Three Hundred and Sixty Dollars per annum, should now be allowed from the twenty second of April seventeen hundred and eighty three, to the fifteenth of August seventeen hundred and ninety eight, and that the amount is payable to Vespasian Ellis, attorney of Robert W. Nicholson, administrator de bonis non of said Robert Nicholson, dec d .
Approved July 1837.
Commissioner of Pensions
Secretary of War.

18 th March
Mr. Thomas Herd
Washington City D.C.
mac
Mr. Meigs Clerk of Post

Virginia
At a Court held for York County the 19 th of November 1798.
On the motion of Elizabeth Nicolson and Laurence Gibbons who made oath according to Law and together with George Nicolson their Security entered into and acknowledged their bond in the penalty of five thousand Dollars conditioned as the law directs. Certificate is granted them for obtaining letters of administration on the estate of Robert Nicolson deceased in due form.
Copy Test
Sam: Shield. cyo
The marriage license bond is not to be found in the York office. Your letter shall be delivered to the Clerk of Williamsburg, where I think Mrs. Nicolson lived when she was married.

July 3 rd am
Cinn
Dr. R. Nicholson for Mearns
7
Edwards Census of Penns Washington

Richmond 1 July 1844.
Col. J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions Washington
Sir:
You thought you would be able on Saturday last to look into the case of Mrs. Nicholson widow of Doctor Robt. Nicholson, who claims the under Pensions from $400 to 600.
I omitted to say, I had recently left a copy of the evidence filed in an Executive Department when the said claim was allowed.
If that evidence, be not among the papers, you will please to enquire for it when the case shall be taken up. It shows that whether Dr. N. was certainly in service in the regular line, to the end of the war, or not, - he was certainly more than two years in service, in the different lines, a part of it having been in the Militia.
I am Very Respectfully &c. V. M. S.
Thomas Green

Washington Jan 7. 1851
Sir
On the 4 th day of December last, I forwarded to you a letter of Mr. E. Kealy of Waspell, making certain inquiries respecting the claims of the heirs of Lt. Robert Nicholson; and addressed a letter to you requesting that the information sought by Mr. Kealy should be communicated to me. Not having received a reply to my letter, I respectfully repeat the request formerly made —
I am very respectfully
Your obed t serv t
John S. Millson
Genl E. Heath Esq Comr. of Pensions

Mar 20 '46.
Auditor of VA
# Dr. Nicholson Dr. Turnbull
W. Edwards Esq Comm r Pensions Washington,
May 22
1837
5

Auditors Office
18 March 1846
Sir
Yours of the 16 inst is rec d Dr R. Nicholson it appears from Smith's pay roll was paid up to the 15 Dec r 1779. He never settled any depreciation account but received Land bounty. Lt Turnbull rec d Land bounty and also settled his pay acct & I find that Lt S. Turnbull rec d his half pay at Washington under the act of 5. July 1832. There is no evidence that I can find, showing that either of the above named gentlemen were in service after the reduction of Marshall's regiment. Indeed I do not find their names in the Roll of that regiment.
Very respectfully
Yrs, J. E. Heath

R. Nicholson
Papers returned. See letter 10 th April 1846 to B d Auditor

Treasury Department Third Auditor's office March 25. 1846
Sir
I herewith hand you the Vouchers in the case of Robert Nicholson for Half pay under Act of July 5. 1832 as requested in your letter of this date - When you have done with them please return them to this office
Respectfully
Your obed Serv John Hagner Aud
To J. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions

No of Reps Dec 4. 1850
Sir
I herewith forward a letter of E. Wells Esq of Newporth, with enclosures, and respectfully re-quest to be informed whether the heirs of Lt. Robt Nicholson, referred to in said letter are entitled to receive from the Govt of the U.S. compensation of any kind
I have the honor to be
Very respectfully Your obed't servt.
John S. Millson
Jas. E. Heath Esq Comm of Pensions

Elizabeth Nicholson
Va.
Increase →
Hon S. Shelton H. R.

House of Representatives 1 st April 1844
Col. J. L. Edwards
Commissioners of Pensions
Sir
I have the honour to enclose you the application of Mrs Elizabeth Nicholson of Gloucester County for the difference of pension received $480 per year, and the amount due $600 to her as the widow of Surgeon Robert Nicholson of the as all the facts of the case must have been satisfactorily shown when she receives the $480 I presume nothing further can be necessary
I have the honor to be yr most obt servt
Sam l Chittan "

Half share claim of Dr Robert Nicholson
act 5 July, 1832

Washington Oct 4. 1843
To the Commissioners of Pensions Sir
I presented the claim of Dr Robert Nicholson admt. to half pay under act 5 th July 1832 in the year 1837 & claimed his pay as Surgeon of Artillery at $75 per month from Nov. 1781 to his death 15 th August 1798. It was allowed & paid from 22 d Apr. 1783 to his death instead of being paid from Nov. 1781. I now claim the pay from Nov. 1781 to 22 d Apr. 1783 a period of 16 months 22 days at $75 per mo (or half pay $37.50 per month.) It was allowed first at the rate of $720 per year or $60 per month & finally at $725.51 under a misconstruction of the law. I now ask that the claim be allowed at $75 per month (half pay $37.50) from last of Nov. 1781 to

15 and 1798 when he died, drawing therefrom what he has received & I refer to the cases of Dr. W. C. Selden & D. M. Pope Surgeons Artillery which have been settled on these terms since I read the above claim.
If you have any doubts in the matter please refer it to the Secretary of War as I am anxious to return home.
Yrs or St W. S. Hanan Esq. Atty.
Dear Governor acting Law Pension
15 See Mr Edwards report in D. M. Pope's case Sept. 1842 and which he decides that $75 per mo is the pay due a Surgeon Artillery.

Robert Nicholson died Oct July 5. 1832 Apr 10. 1846
Recd 25 vol 43 chap 178

Pension Office
April 10. 1846
I certify that I have examined the claim of the administrator of the late Robert Nicholson, dec d . who was a Surgeon in the regiment of Virginia State Artillery, and I find that under the act of July 5. 1832 the administrator of said Nicholson was allowed half-pay from the 22 d April 1783, and half-pay is now asked from the 1 st of June 1782. My opinion is that the claim should be allowed from the time claimed up to the 22 d April 1783, at the rate of $362 \frac{75\frac{1}{2}}{100} per annum, and it is the desire of the administrator Robinson Nelson, that the amount due may be sent to him at Gloucester Court-House, Virginia.
Commissioner of Pensions
Approved
S
Secretary of War
Enter this on Reg l .

Certificate - Robert Nicholson, de d , Act 5 July 1832, July 1. 1837.
Recorded Vol 43. Page 128.

Pension Office July 1. 1837
I certify that I have examined the claim on account of the revolutionary service of the late Robert Nicholson, who was a Surgeon in the regiment of Virginia State Artillery commanded by Col. T. Marshall; that he served till the year 1781, when that regiment was reduced; that he died intestate, on the fifteenth day of August seventeen hundred and ninety eight; that the case is embraced by the provisions of the act of Congress of the 5. th of July 1832, entitled "an act to provide for the liquidating and paying certain claims of the State of Virginia;" that the claim should therefore be allowed at the rate of Three Hundred and Sixty Dollars per annum, from the twenty second day of April seventeen hundred and eighty three, when the war terminated, to the fifteenth of August seventeen hundred and ninety eight, when said Nicholson died; and that the amount is payable to Francis A. Dickins, of Washington City, substitute of Vespasian Ellis, of Virginia, attorney of Robert W. Nicholson, administrator de bonis non of said D r . Robert Nicholson, dec d .
J. L. [Signature] Commissioner of Pensions
Approved, July 1837.
acting Secretary of War.

Robt Nicholson
not recorded

Pension Office
July 1. 1837.
I certify that I have examined the claim on account of the Revolutionary service of the late Robert Nicholson, who was a Surgeon in the regiment of Virginia State Artillery commanded by Col. T. Marshall; that he served till the year 1781, when that regiment was reduced; that he died intestate, on the fifteenth day of August seventeen hundred and ninety eight; that the case is embraced by the provisions of the act of Congress of the 5 th of July 1832, entitled "an act to provide for the liquidating and paying certain claims of the State of Virginia;" that the claim should therefore be allowed at the rate of Three Hundred and Sixty Dollars per annum, from the twenty second day of April seventeen hundred and eighty three, when the war terminated, to the fifteenth of August seventeen hundred and ninety eight, when said Nicholson died; and that the amount is payable to Francis A. Dickins, of Washington City, substitute of Vespasian Ellis, of Virginia, attorney of Robert W. Nicholson, administrator de bonis non of said D r Robert Nicholson, dec d .
Commissioner of Pensions.
Approved, July 1837.
acting Secretary of War.

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N.
9. Oct 1843.
Ha Elizabeth Micham aet 1843
Washington D.C. Commonwealth of Virginia $ 480 per annum
Geo. W. Nelson Gloucester C.H. Va.

State of Virginia County of Gloucester } S.S.
On this 29 th day of September 1843 personally appeared before the Subscribers Justice of the Peace for the County aforesaid Elizabeth Nicholson a resident of Virginia in the County of Gloucester, aged Eighty three years, who being first duly sworn, according to law, doth on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefits of the provision made by act of Congress, passed on the 3 rd March 1843, granting pensions to widows of persons who served during the Revolutionary war, that she is the widow of Doctor Robert Nicholson who was a Surgeon in the Revolution.
She further declares that she is Elizabeth Nicholson To wit Given to and subscribed on the day and year above written before
Wm. Wyatt J.P. Gloucester County State of Virginia
State of Virginia Gloucester County } To wit
I John R. Cary Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby certify that William G. Wyatt Esq. whose hand is subscribed to the above declaration and affidavit was at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid duly commissioned and qualified; and that due faith and credit may and ought to be given to all his acts as such. In testimony whereof I have hereunto

Subscribed my name as Clerk aforesaid and affixed the seal of the said County the 5 th day of October 1843 in the 68 th year of the
Reign of our most gracious Sovereign Queen Victoria
John R. Barry Clerk
John R. Barry Clerk
John R. Barry Clerk

Mr J. L. Edwards
Sir
On the opposite sheet you have the declaration of Mrs Elizabeth Nicholson (widow of Doctr Robert Nicholson) who is entitled to a pension, under the act of Congress of the 3 d March 1843. You will please send the Certificate with Substantia, at Pleasure to O'Brien V.A.
Very Respectfully
Geo. W. Nelson
Agent for Mrs E. Nicholson

State of Virginia } Gloucester County } Ss.
Be it known, that before me William K. Perrin a Justice of the Peace for the County of Gloucester, and State aforesaid, personally appeared Mrs. Elizabeth Nicholson, of said County, aged Eighty four years, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the widow of Dr. Robert Nicholson, who was a Surgeon in the Revolutionary War. — That the said Dr. Robert Nicholson resided in the County of York  Gloucester , in the State of Virginia, for the space of Fifteen — years; that previous thereto he resided in Williamsburg Virginia. That the said Dr. Robert Nicholson died in the County of York  Gloucester , on the 15 th day of August 1798 — leaving this affiant as his widow. — That she was married to the said Dr. Robert Nicholson, on the 21 st day of April 1784 and that she has received the sum of $480. — per annum, from the 4 th day of March 1836, to the 4 th day of March, 1841, under the Act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled, "An Act granting halfpay and pensions to certain widows," That she has been informed she was entitled to receive the sum of $600 per annum, instead of $480. per annum, for the services of her deceased husband, the said Dr. Robert Nicholson, as Surgeon in the revolutionary Army, under the act of Congress of the 7 th June, 1832, — She refers to the public records for the proof of his services, and of these statements, and she makes this application for the balance of pension so due and unpaid to this affiant, as widow of Dr. Robert Nicholson, from the 4 th of March 1836 to the 4 th of March 1841. (Elizabeth Nicholson)
Sworn to and subscribed before me, a Justice of the Peace for the County of Gloucester, on the 29 th day of February 1844 W. K. Perrin JP

State of Virginia } to wit Gloucester County }
I John R. Cary Clerk of the Court of the County aforesaid do hereby Certify that William R. Perin Esq. before whom the within affidavit was made, was at the time of subscribing the same, a Justice of the Peace in and for the County aforesaid duly Commissioned and qualified and that due faith and credit may and ought to be given to all his acts as such
In Testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name as Clerk aforesaid and affixed the Seal of the said County this 2 nd day of March 1844.
John R. Cary Ck.