Statistics for occurrence #1 of “George Nichols” in chapter 7 of Medford Historical Society Papers, Volume 17.:

...of the company grew out of no military exigency, but from the old-style noisy celebration of Independence Day, which required a salute fired at morning, noon and night. In 1870 and 1871 this was by George Nichols ' old gun (as we are told), each time at an expense of $50. In 1872 (see town report) the payment was to Mr. Nichols, $55.50, 3 salutes, 37 guns each. In 1873 $100 was paid the 3d Light Battery, M. ...
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George Nichols Hollins 11 0 3 0 0 user votes
George Nicholson 3 0 1 0 0 user votes

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