William A. Nimmo (s/o Wilson Nimmo and Serena Steward) b. 31 Dec 1827 d. 12 Mar 1856 Robertson Co. TN. Married in Prince George Co. Maryland on 3 Jan. 1853 to Miss Cora Marbury. Miss Cora Marbury died July 6, 1853 at her mother's Wyoming Estate. Her father was William Luke Marbury and her mother was Susan Fitzhugh Fendall Marbury.

He entered the US Military Academy July 1, 1845 at the age of 16 sixteen years and 6 months. He graduated July 1, 1849, standing tenth in a class of forty-three members. Upon graduation, he was commissioned a Brevent 2nd Lieutenant, 4th Artillery. William served on the frontier duty at Ringgold Barracks, Texas 1849. In the Florida hostilities against the Seminole Indians 1850, in Garrison at East Pascagoula, Miss. Ft. Washington, Md 1850-53. Ft Independence, Mass 1853-54. Promoted to first Lieut., 4th Artillery, Dec. 18, 1854. Ft. Brown, Texas 1854-1855 and Ringgold Barracks, Texas 1855. On sick leave of absence, 1855-56.

William A. Nimmo d. March 12, 1856, at Robertson City, TN age 28.
My Note: William A. Nimmo sure moved about for such a short time of his life and I hope peace be with him in his duty to his family and Country.

James M. Porter Secretary of War
Washington City District of Columbia
October 21, 1843

Sir,
I have a son whom I wish to obtain a place in the Military Academy. I will state his age and other qualifications. His name is William A. Nimmo, he will be 16 years of age on the 31st of December next, he is five foot and eight inches in height and weighs one hundred and twenty five or thirty pounds, and is very healthy, has never been subject to any disease, nor has he had any bones broken, or joints sprains, or dislocated and from every appearance at this time he probably will make a very stout man. He reads well, spells well & write a legible hand, I think can solve all the questions in arithmetic which he studies, is a tolerable grammarian, has a very good knowledge of geography, has some knowledge of mathematics, and natural philosophy, and I have no hesitation in saying that his is a youth who will conform to any rule or regulation in any instruction in which he may be placed in as I have endeavored to install unto him principles of honor and virtue. He has never had an opportunity of mixing much in Society, as I have been obliged to keep him at home to work on the farm to assist me in procuring subsistence for my family, as I have had no other help. He has been for the last four years the most of his time laboring on the farm which I hope will be no disadvantage to him. My residence is in Robertson County, Tennessee and I expect to remain there. I shall apply to the Hon. Cave Johnson to whose district I reside to speak to you upon the subject. If there were any necessity to have testimonials of the boy's character I could easily furnish them, but I found no such requisition in the regulation furnished me. My particular reason for wishing to have my in the academy is theat he may be qualified to render service to his county in case of mud. I have stated his age and other qualifications. I believe precisely and upon examining his claim if vacancy occur you should think fit to approve him. I shall take it as a very singular favor. Your Obit Servant
W. C. Nimmo

Notification of Allowance Claim No 372331

Granville W. Nimmo
Westmoreland, Tenn
Treasury Department, office of auditor for the war department
Lyon & Lyon Washington D.C. Feb. 3/11

In the case of William A. Nimmo, 1st Lt. 4th U.S Art., a balance has been found due by this office, and a certificate, No 71682, dated Feb. 3/11, has been forwarded to the Secretary of the Treasure for payment, as follows:
$383.52 to Granville W. Nimmo, as administrator of officer's estates.

The following is a statement of the account:

for pay and allowances May 1 to 12/56	$31.80
longevity inc. pay for cadet service July 1/50 to June 30/54 @ 20 cents	292.20
July 1/55 to Mch. 12/56 @ 20 cents	51.20
Amount due officer on books of Treasury as per 3d Auditor's repay Requisition No.2693 of May 7/58 under appropriation: Transportation of the Army, etc. 1877 & prior years"	8.32
	$383.52

There is now no appropriation for the payment of this claim. It will be reported to Congress as early as practicable and paid when funds for the purpose become available.

Respectfully,
B. F. Harpes
Auditor of the War Department

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