1To George Washington from Colonel Lewis Nicola, 7 November 1777 (Washington Papers)
). James Paxton’s letter to Nicola, which is not dated, reads: “I Shoud be much oblidged to you for a Guard at the Stores in Trenton as there is Salt, Soap, and other Things of Value which require a Constant Guard” (
2To George Washington from Lewis Nicola, 12 January 1783 (Washington Papers)
...on the Ice between the Channel and Fish Kill Landing, with a Sled Load of Beef, through In avoidable Axident broke through the Ice
and lost three Quarters and two Midling large Peaces together with 17 1/2 lb. Soap; and 3 1/4 lb. Candles which was not in his Power to prevent. Stephen Califf and Charles Purkins being Sworn. Agrees with the Above.