John Scull letter to John Nicholson, 1792 Feb. 24.

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John Scull letter to John Nicholson, 1792 Feb. 24.

Scull writes to Nicholson, 24 Feb. 1792, inquiring in regard to the estate of his late brother, Edward, a Captain in the 4th Pennsylvania Regiment, who may be owed back pay. Integral envelope on verso.

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Scull, John, 1765-1828

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John Scull was a Pennsylvania publisher and editor. He was born in Reading, and, at the age of 21, he and a partner hauled type, press, ink, and paper across the Allegheny Mountains to Pittsburgh, establishing the first newspaper west of the Alleghenies, the Gazette. He became one of the most prominent citizens of Pittsburgh, serving in many community positions, including postmaster, and co-founding what would become the University of Pittsburgh. From the description of John Scull le...

Nicholson, John, 1757-1800

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Land speculator. From the description of John Nicholson papers, 1795 16 Feb.-10 Mar. (Historical Society of Washington, Dc). WorldCat record id: 70953089 Financier and land speculator. From the description of John Nicholson family papers, 1786-1868. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 70981679 Pennsylvania state official and land promoter. From the description of ALS : to Thomas Mifflin, 1791 Nov. 8. (Rosenbach Museum & Library). WorldCat reco...