Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W 23972, for Job Mitchell, Massachusetts

SERVICE
NUMBER
Mass.
Mitchell, Job Sarah
N 23972
CONTENTS

Reported to Pen. Agt. see letter
Payable to John Mitchell, Pauline Mitchell, Betty Jordan & Catharine Stanford or -ving children of said du?
Maine 8126
Sarah Mitchell du?
widow of Job Mitchell
who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 th December 1821 of Scarborough in the State of Maine who was a Private Sgt. in the company commanded by Captain Tyler of the regt. commanded by Col. Phinney in the Mass. line for 8 months Private line for 5. " 41 day Sgt.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 52 — Dollars 73 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1836. Increased from $ 43 1/4
Certificate of Pension issued the 25 — day of March 1844, and sent to Freeman Bradford, Portland, Maine
Former payments under the act to be deducted
Total Amount, $
[Act July 7, 1833.]
Recorded by D Brown Clerk Book D. Vol. 1. Page 11.

Sarah Mitchell dau
No 7803.
Mother of Job
Me
Ad July 7 1838
adnd-
13mo 18y pri
43 44
From Sarah Mitchell dau to John Mitchell and to Job Mitchell Paulina - of John Mitch- ell. Betsy Jordan & Catharine Stanford only surviving children -
For J. Herrick
H.R.

STATE OF MAINE.
CUMBERLAND, SS.
I Charles Cobb Clerk of all the Judicial Courts in said County, certify that, Nathan Weston is Chief Justice of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State & Freeman Bradford is a Magistrate as appears by the papers hereto annexed; that they are duly qualified to act as such; that the Commission of the said Bradford is dated February 14 th 1839 and will expire February 14 th 1846 and that the following signature/purporting to be their's are genuine.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my Hand, and affixed the Seal of the Supreme Judicial Court for said State, this twenty fourth day of April Anno Domini 1841.
Charles Cobb Clerk.

State of Maine. Cumberland County ss. Sup. Jud. Court. On this Twenty fourth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred & forty one.
Upon the examination of the following depositions it appears that Sarah Mitchell of Scarboro in said County of Cumberland died on the fourteenth day of March A.D. 1841. aged eighty two years. That she was the widow of Job Mitchell late of said Scarboro who died on the nineteenth day of December A.D. 1821. and that the said Job was a Revolutionary Soldier and serv- -ed in the war of the Revolution as by said depositions is more fully set forth. It further appears that the said Sarah was married to the said Job on the fourth day of August in the year of our Lord one thousand seven hundred & eighty three. and that she continued the widow of said Job Mitchell to the time of her death. It further appears that the children and only heirs of said Job & Sarah Mitchell are Betsy Jordan Catharine Stanford Paulina Mitchell & John Mitchell
Nathan Weston C.J. of said court.

I Foster Wentworth of Webster in the County of Lincoln & State of Maine aged seventy seven on oath declare & say that I was a soldier in the Revolutionary War and served under cap. John Wentworth in the Regiment of Col. [blank] of Boston whose name I have forgotten. I met the army at Rutland after the surrender of Burgoyne, returned with it to Cambridge Mass. was at Cambridge six months. While at Cambridge Mr. Mitchell of Scarborough with me served in the same company. Was sergeant during that time - I then came home on furlough left said Mitchell in the Army. I have known said Mitchell all to the time of his death and Sarah Mitchell who makes application for a pension is the widow of said Mr. Mitchell. Foster Wentworth
Subscribed Feb 9. 1841. The above named deponent made solemn oath before me that the deposition by him above subscribed is true before me
Samuel Moody Justice of the Peace
I hereby certify that Foster Wentworth who has given his deposition above is well known to me - of good reputation for truth and integrity & I believe in his recollection and all he states is to be relied on
Samuel Moody Justice of the Peace

Depo - of Foster Newworth

The Deposition of John W. ... No 2

I James Small of Scarboro in the County of Cumberland aged eighty three years of age and a Revolutionary Pensioner of the United States on oath depose & say that I have ever lived in the Town of Scarboro except during the time of my service in the war. I have lived within a mile & half of Job Mitchell of Scarboro who died about nineteen years ago. The widow said Job Mitchell died on Sunday the fourteenth day of March 1841 and has always remained the widow of said Job from the time of her husband's death. It has always been reported & believed in the neighborhood that said Mitchell was at Cambridge in the year 1775. I further depose and say that I have heard Capt Benjamin Larabee of Scarboro say that said Mitchell served in his Company & did the duty of a sergeant when his said Larabee's Company was stationed at Peskikill. Reuben Fogg was the Col of the Regt to which said Mitchell belonged at that time. I believe the term of service at Peskikill was six months. I further state that I have examined a notice signed Benja Larabee dated April 21. 1780

purporting to be a direction to Sarah Joh Mitchell to notify Robert Hasty & Benjamin Jordan that they were drafted to serve eight months in a Campaign to the Eastward and from my knowledge of said Sarah's hand writing I believe it to be his.
The children of Joh & Sarah Mitchell now living are Betty Jordan both in Stanford Paulina Mitchell & John Mitchell. James Small
Cumberland ss April 17th 1841 I then personally appeared the above named James Small a man known to me as a person of truth & veracity and made oath to the truth of the above said affidavit by him signed Before me H. Bradford Justice of the Peace

I John Mitchell of Scarboro on oath depose & say that I have heard my father say that he served in the Revolutionary War at two or three different periods the term of eighteen months. My mother Sarah Mitchell died the fourteenth day of March 1841. aged eighty two years. She was the widow of Job Mitchell who died on the nineteenth day of December 1821. I further depose & say that I have heard my father say that he was one of the guard that went with a detachment of the Captured Troops of Burgoyne from Cambridge to the Southward
John Mitchell Cumberland ss. April 20. 1841. Then personally appeared John Mitchell and made oath to the truth of the above deposition by him signed. I further certify that the said John Mitchell, is known to me to be a man of truth & veracity
H. Bradford Deas Paris

I William Stanford of Scarboro in the county of Cumberland aged fifty two years on oath depose & say. That I have been acquainted with Job Mitchell of Scarboro, who died about eighteen years ago. Said Mitchell in his life time has told me that he was a soldier in the Revolutionary War. He said he was in the service under Capt John Wentworth and stationed at Cambridge most of the time nine months. He has also related to me the circumstances of going to Peksill to guard a part of the captured army of Burgoyne. He has told me also that he was in the expedition to Baggaduce and that he served at there several times one year & six months.
Sarah Mitchell the wife of Job Mitchell died the fourteenth day of March 1841- and up to the time of her death was the widow of said Job Mitchell. Job Mitchell was reported to be a soldier of the Revolution in the neighborhood where he resided
William Stanford
Cumberland ss. March 25. 1841 Then personally appeared the above named William Stanford known to me as a man of truth & veracity and

made oath that the above said deposition by him signed is true.
Before me Freeman Bradford Justice of the Peace
I William Stanford further depose & say that the annexed paper marked A. being date April 21. 1780 & signed by Henry Larabell Esq was found among the papers of John Mitchell within a few weeks past. The children of the late John Mitchell are Betsy Jordan Catherine Stanford Paulina Mitchell & John Mitchell and that they are the only children of the said John Mitchell now living William Stanford
Cumberland ss. April 17 th 1841 Then personally appeared the the abovesaid William Stanford a man of truth & veracity and made oath to the truth of the foregoing by him signed Before me F r Bradford jus Pacis
Swear John Mitchell you are required forthwith to Notify Robert Hastly and Benjamin Forster that they are Drafted for service Eight months in a Campaign in the Eastward Scarborough April 21 st 1780 Henry Larabell Esq A.

Sarah Mitchell's Debt - for a Pension.

Job Mitchell Scarbro Me a 1821 Sarah — m. 1783. d. S. died 14 March 1841.
Children. Job Mitchell Sarah Mitchell Betsey Frazar Catharine Stanford Paulina Mitchell L Mr Mitchell —
75. 1778 220 1777 July 22 d. 14 4m Mr Monmouth Vol 24 p 71 R Sm 7 d
6. Mary L. Mitchell

Mrs. Mitchell curr
5

"Job Mitchell of Scarborough and Sarah Stanford, August fourth Seventeen Hundred eighty three." E. Clark
Recorded by David Root Town Clerk,
I hereby certify that the above is recorded in the Book where marriages are recorded in the town of Cape Elizabeth, and is a true Copy of the record, with the exception of the date, which is expressed in the record in fair legible figures, as follows, "Aug. 4th 1783." Attest, James Dyer Town Clerk,
I James Dyer above named, depose and say, that I hold the office of Town Clerk of Cape Elizabeth in the County of Cumbe- land & State of Maine, and that the above is a true extract from the records of said town with the exception above named.
James Dyer Town Clerk,
Cumberland ss. December 17 1839 Then personally appeared the above named James Dyer Town Clerk of Cape Elizabeth and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed, before me
Freeman Bradford Justice of the Peace

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Nov. 2 1843
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Job Mitchell of Scituate, is found upon the Eight month rolls, in the company of Capt. Abraham Tabor, Col. Edmund Phinney from May 9 to July. Oct 1 upon the Oct rolls, for the year 1778.
The name of Job Mitchell is found upon the fragment of Capt. John Wentworth, from July 22 1778. Nov.
There are no rolls of the Massachusetts Line in this Office, and in the name of said Mitchell is not found upon any other rolls of alleged service.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Geo H. Bolles
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

Pension Office May 10. 1811
Sir,
The claim of the heirs of Mrs Sarah Mitchell late Widow of Job Mitchell deceased, has been examined and the papers placed upon our files.
It is alleged that the said Mitchell performed certain services in the Militia of the State of Massachusetts, to wit, in the years 1775, 1777 and 1780. I find that he performed a tour of duty under Capt. Jonathan Wentworth in 1775 of 4 months and 22 days. The rolls of Capt. Benjamin Sarrabee do not bear his name nor do I find any trace of his service in the years 1775 and 1780. To enable the Department to examine the rolls successfully, the names of the Officers in 1775 should be given.
I am, very respectfully Your Ob d S t J. B. Edwards
J. Bradford Esq. Portland, Me,

Boston Sept 28 1843
The heirs of Job Mitchell have presented their application to the board of Pensions for the Pension that their mother is entitled to under the act of Congress of 7 July 1838 and they allege that their father served in Capt Abraham Tyler's Company Col Fanny Regt in 1775 8 mos.
They also state that he served in Capt Jonas Wentworth's Company in 1778 for the term of six mos. and if not the whole of the six mos in Capt Wentworth's Company under the command of some other Capt immediately after his term of service expired in Capt Wentworth's Comp.
They also state that he served in Capt Larabee's Company in the Battle of Bunker Hill in 1779. or in some other Company or on board the Monmouth or Paris which vessels were in that expedition.
H Bradford
John A. Patten Esq Secy
Atty for the heirs of Job Mitchell

✓ 8126
Maine
Sarah Mitchell Be. widow of Job Mitchell who was a pensioner under the Act of and who died on the 19 th day of December of Scarborough in the State of Maine who was a private in the company commanded by Captain A. Tyler of the Reg t commanded by Col E. Phinney in the Mass ts line for 13 mo. 1 d.
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine at the rate of 43 Dollars 44 Cents per annum, to commence on the 4 th day of March, 1836. and terminate on the 14 th March 1841 the day of her death
Certificate of Pension issued the 21 st day of February and sent to Hon. J. Herrick H. of Representatives.
Total Amount, $217.20
[Act July 7, 1838.]
Recorded by J. H. Dridge Clerk, Book D Vol. 1 Page 11

Sarah Mitchell da m d of Job me
Suspended
Letter to H. Bradford Esq
May 10. 1841 Portland ✓
to Hon. W. P. Fessenden July 19. 1841 ✓
As July 7. 1838

Reg
WIDOW, &c.
File No. 23972
Sarah Mitchell
Wid of
Job Mitchell
Sergt. Rev. War
Act July 7 th 1838.
Index: Vol 111 , Page 52
[Arrangement of 1870.]

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office: Boston, Mar 1. 1844
Dear Sir,
Your letter of the 28 ult, making enquiries respecting the rank held by Job Mitchell has just been received
The service in Capt Abraham Tyler's Company for the 8 mo was performed as a private, and in the Company of Capt John Wentworth the name is the second upon the roll at £5 per month with the guards at Cambridge, rank not stated.
There are no rolls of Capt Dunn in 1776 and the rolls of Capt Brian Morton, do not bear his name
Yours &c By order Secretary
C. S. Lunt
AKO
Heeman Bradford Esq Portland Me

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Portland 2 d March 1844
Sir
I herewith return the Certificate which issued from your office on the 22 d ultimo in favor of the heirs of Job & Sarah Mitchell and request the following corrections.
1 st . I apprehend that the pension should be paid on presentation of the proper Vouchers to Paulina Mitchell John Mitchell Betsey Jordan & Catharine Stanford only, & not to include Job Mitchell & Sarah Mitchell who were the father & mother of the above named children; as it was proved that Job Mitchell died on the 19 th of December 1821. and Sarah his widow died on or about the day of March 1841.
2 d Job Mitchell was 2 d Lieut or Ensign under Capt Wentworth and served in that capacity five months & 1 day. and that his pension for that term of service should be computed at the rate of £ 5. per month instead of that of a private. I herewith enclose a letter from the Secretarys Clerk Mass.
I have the honor to be
Very Respectfully
Your O bt Servt
H Bradford
J. G. Edwards Esq Commr of Pensions. etc

Sarah Mitchell dit
M c
Act 7 July 38-
Hon. J. Herrick H. Rep ans

Portland Octr 6 1848.
J. L. Edwards Commr of Pensions
Sir
Enclosed I send to your Department the Record Evidence of the service of Job Mitchell of Scarboro as a Soldier in the Revolutionary War. The heirs in whose behalf this claim is now presented as will appear by the papers on file in your office claim pay for 13 mos. 1 day service as Sergeant and for proof of the same refer to the Rolls of Capt Abraham Tyler's Compy Col Gammon Phinney's Regt in 1775. and to the Rolls of Capt Jonathan Wentworth's Compy in 1778. The heirs claim for service in 1779 in the Bagaduce Expedition and have adduced traditional Evidence of the fact of his service but as yet has been unable to find his name on any Rolls. They suggest that he served in Capt Andrews Company in Bagaduce Expedition in 1779.
You may forward the Pension cer- tificate to me Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt J. Bradford.

Payment to be made at Portland Me by Wm Woodbury Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Portland
Me
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol- ume 1 Page by
H. H. David, Clerk.

Spencer Newcomb fiscal
8 mo pri 5.10 3/4 serg. 52.73
To John & Paulina Mitchell - Betsy Jordan Hathaniel Stanford one surviving children
Freeman Bradford Portland (Me)

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th July 1838 Sarah Mitchell deceased, widow of Job Mitchell who was a private in the war of the revolution and died on the 19 th day of December 1821. is entitled to a pension at the rate of forty three dollars and forty four commencing on the 4 th March 1836 & continuing until the 4 th March 1838 cents per annum. The pension will be paid on presentation of the proper vouchers to Job Mitchell Sarah Mitchell Paulina Mitchell and John Mitchell Betsy Jordan and Catharine Stanford only surviving children of the said Sarah Mitchell deceased
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 22 nd day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty-four
Secretary of War.
Examined and } Countersigned. }
Commissioner of Pensions.

Payment to be made at Portland Me by Wm Woodbury Agent for paying pension- ers, in the Agency of
Portland Me
Recorded in the Pension Office, in Book D Vol- ume 1 Page 11 by
H. H. Dairdge Clerk.

WAR DEPARTMENT.
Revolutionary Claim.
I certify that, in conformity with the law of the United States, of the 7 th July 1838 Sarah Mitchell, deceased, widow of Job Mitchell who was a private in the war of the revolution and died on the 19 th day of December 1821 is entitled to a pension at the rate of forty three dollars and forty four cents per annum commencing on the 4 th March 1836 and terminating on the 4 th March 1841. The pension will be paid on presentation of the proper vouchers to Job Mitchell, Sarah Mitchell, Paulina Mitchell, and John Mitchell, Betsy Jordan and Catharine Stanford only surviving children of the said Sarah Mitchell deceased.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this twenty second day of February one thousand eight hundred and forty four
Wm Wilkins
Secretary of War.
Examined and Countersigned. }
J. L. Edwards
Commissioner of Pensions.

Pension Office,
March 24,
1844.
The Regts of letters received during the months of September, October and November has been examined, and as respects the correspondence between the claimants and the Department, it is found that the papers have been received here, the claimant is apprised of the fact by having a copy of this letter sent to him or his agent, with the claimant's name written in the margin.
The great and extraordinary exertions which have been made to answer with promptitude all the very numerous letters received here, have been found ineffectual. To reply particularly to every inquiry made to this office would consume the time of more clerks than are now employed in the business; and then the examination of claims would be entirely suspended. No good could possibly result to any of the claimants. Claims are taken on according to the order in which they are received at this Department; and all claimants may rest assured that their papers will be acted on at as early a day as the great and increasing press of business will permit. This circular has been drawn up with a view of quieting the minds of applicants, and in order to satisfy them that we are making every effort in our power to adjust their claims. Our great object has ever been to discharge our duty with the utmost promptitude and fidelity.
If in any instance inquiry be made concerning a claim, and it does not appear that the papers have been received here, the claimant is apprised of the fact by having a copy of this letter sent to him or his agent, with the claimant's name written in the margin.
When an applicant is not satisfied with the decision in his case, and no answer is sent to his request for a reconsideration, he is to understand that the Department adhered to its decision.
Amendments to declarations, or any additional proof which may be required, may be taken before any officer duly authorized to administer oaths.
No information in regard to military service can in any case be given until the claimant has proceeded according to the mode pointed out by the regulations, which are always sent whenever a wish to that effect is expressed by an applicant.
A pensioner cannot legally devise, mortgage, or otherwise transfer his right to his stipend.
In every case where the claim has been rejected, the papers will remain on our files, and cannot be withdrawn. If the applicant wishes to renew his claim, he must have a new declaration prepared.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS, Commissioner of Pensions.
J. Bradford, Esq. Portland, Maine.

PENSION OFFICE.
March 24, 1844.
The great and extraordinary exertions which have been made to answer with promptitude all the very numerous letters received here, have been found ineffectual. To reply with facility to every inquiry made to this office would consume the time of more clerks than are now employed in the business; and then the examination of claims would be entirely suspended. No good could possibly result to any of the claimants. Claims are taken according to the order in which they are received at this Department; and all claimants may rest assured that their papers will be acted on at as early a day as the great and increasing press of business will permit. This circular has been drawn up with a view of quieting the minds of applicants, and in order to satisfy them that we are making every effort in our power to adjust their claims. Our great object has ever been to discharge our duty with the utmost promptitude and fidelity.  In any instance inquiry be made concerning a claim, and it does not appear that the papers have been received here, the claimant is apprised of the fact by having a copy of this letter sent to him or his agent, with the claimant's name written in the margin.  When an applicant is not satisfied with the decision in his case, and no answer sent to his request for a reconsideration, he is to understand that the Department adheres to its decision.  Amendments to declarations, or any additional proof which may be required, may be taken before any officer duly authorized to administer oaths.  No information in regard to military service can in any case be given until the claimant has proceeded according to the mode pointed out by the regulations, which are always, whenever a wish to that effect is expressed by an applicant.  A pensioner cannot legally devise, mortgage, or otherwise transfer his right to his stipend.  In every case where the claim has been rejected, the papers will remain on our files, and cannot be withdrawn. If the applicant wishes to renew his claim, he must have a new declaration prepared.
I am, respectfully, your obedient servant,
J. L. EDWARDS,
Commissioner of Pensions.
To Professor, Dr. Potter, Maine.

F Bradford
March 23/44

Portland, 23 d February 1844
J. L. Edwards Esq. Comr. of Pensions &c. &c.
Sir
I forwarded to your Department I believe in the month of September last a certificate from the Secy of Mass: in favor of the heirs of Job Mitchell, whose widow Sarah Mitchell died in the month of March 1841, proving upwards of 13 months service in the Revolutionary War. I also sent at that time the Affidavit of James Small as to the identity of said Mitchell & a letter calling your attention to the claim in behalf of the heirs, who had filed in your Department previous to that time, all the necessary evidence in relation to their heirship & and the evidence in relation to the death of the widow of said Mitchell,
Since that time I have not heard from this case, and as I have received certificates on appli- cations made subsequent thereto, I am led to believe that the papers above alluded to may not have reach- ed you. Will you inform me in relation to the matter and also in relation to the claim of the heirs of Capt John R. Smith, which was especially entrusted to R. Randolph Esq.:
Very Respectfully Your Obt: Servt. H. Bradford

182 Job Mitchell's heir
name in at
F. Bradford,
Oct 4. 1844

Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Secretary's Office, Oct 21 1843
I hereby Certify, That, from an examination of the Books and Documents, relating to Military Services in the War of the Revolution, which remain in this Department, it appears that the name of Job Mitchell upon the eight months rolls, as a private in the Company of Capt Abraham Dyer. Col. Dyer's Regiment from May 9 to July. Oct 1 upon the Cont. rolls, in 1775 from Scarborough.
The name of Job Mitchell is borne upon a pay roll of Capt Jonas Wadsworth from July 22 1775 to Dec 1775 at a rate of 5 £ per month.
There are no rolls of the Wadsworth or Dyer in this Office and the name of said Mitchell is not borne upon any other rolls of alleged service.

And I further Certify, That, before search made for evidence of said facts, the application hereto annexed was filed in this Office, in the form in which the same now appears; that the search was made by myself and my clerks alone: and that said application and the certificate above set forth, contain all the facts and circumstances which tend to satisfy me of the identity of the party described in the application with the individual who rendered the service.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto affixed the Seal
of the Commonwealth, the date above written.
Boston March 29. 1843 1843
Signed John A. South, Secretary of the Com w .
Attest
John G. Paine
John G. Paine
Secretary of the Commonwealth.

I James Small of Scarboro in the county of Cumberland on oath depose & say that I am 86 years of age. I served in the Revolutionary war about five years. In 1775 I served in Capt. Abraham Tylers company in Col. Edmund Phinnys Regt. Eight months & stationed at Cambridge Mass. Job Mitchell of Scarboro served in the same company & Regiment with me. I believe he served under Capt. Tyler Eight months. I have always understood that Job Mitchell was in the Penobscot Expedition and have heard Capt. Benjamin Larabee say so.
James Small
Sworn to said ss. Sept 6. th 1843 Then personally appeared James Small above named and made oath to the truth of the above affidavit by him subscribed and I certify that said deponent is known to me as a man of sworn to truth - before me. Freeman Bradford Justice of the Peace

House of Reps.
July 16. 1841
Hon. J. L. Edwards.
Sir -
I have the honor to enclose a letter from Freeman Bridwell Esq., which will explain its own object. By directing the enquiry, & communicating to me the information required, you will confer a favor upon
W. P. Fifer

Pattana April 26. 1841
Sir
I have the honor to enclose herewith the papers of the heirs of Sarah Mitchell for the five years half pay that she would have been entitled to under the Act of Congress of 1838. We have proved by the testimony of Foster Wentworth that he served with Job Mitchell at least six months at Cambridge. We believe that the Records in your Department will show a service under that enlistment of 6 Mos. We believe also that your Records will show another service of Job Mitchell under Capt. Benjamin Lurabe of Scarborough in a Campaign in which he was stationed at Pockskill in the State of New York corresponding with the testimony of James Small. Mr Small thinks he served in a Company under the command and in the Regiment of Col. Phinney. As we

am unable to prove the service of Job Mitchell by living witnesses. We shall be obliged to refer you in the best manner in our power to the Revolutionary Documents now in your possession for positive and direct proof of his service. It is believed by his family that he served at three different times 18 mos.
If a certificate is granted you may direct it to me.
Very Respectfully Your Obt Servt A. Bradford
James L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions Washington D.C.