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Morris Partner JOHN NICHOLSON - Payorder Signed 178

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John Nicholson (1757-1800) Land owner, politician. Nicholson together with Robert Morris formed numerous land speculation companies. Nicholson claimed ownership to more than 3.7 million acres covering parts of 39 counties. Due to "unsettled accounts," Nicholson's land reverted to the state. In 1800, Nicholson died in prison. 8" x 6" partially printed document signed, Philadelpha, May 22, 1784. David Rittenhouse is directed to pay "…James Campbell…of the Pernnsylvania Line…three hundred twelve Shillings & Seven pence…." Approved by James Ewing (1736-1806), Ewing served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly and also as Vice-President of Pennsylvania. These certificates were issued to pay the interest on depreciation certificates that had been previously issued to compensate soldiers on unpaid back pay and make up losses suffered by the troops from having been paid in depreciated currency. Boldly signed by Nicholson in the upper left. Age toned in the margins.

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