Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File S. 37250, for John Mitchell, Massachusetts

SERVICE
Continental Mass.
Mitchell, John or Mitchel
NUMBER
S. 372 50
CONTENTS

see letter to J. Urriagate p. Pension Agent Jan. 9. 1829.
Dec 1842 Paid at the Treasury under the acts of April 6 th 1838 and Aug t 23 d 1842. from the 4 th of Sept r 1838 to 27 th March 1839. Agent notified Oct r 18 th 1842.
John Mitchell of Harrington in the district of Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Dose of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Three Years
12.466 Maine
John Mitchell of Harrington in the district of Maine who was a Private in the regiment commanded by Colonel Dose of the Massachusetts line, for the term of Three Years
Inscribed on the Roll of Maine District at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 7 th of April 1818.
Certificate of Pension issued the 28 th of June 1819 and sent to James Campbell Esq r Narraguagus Maine
Arrears to 4th of March 1819. 10m \frac{24}{30} \frac{4}{31} - 87:43 Semi-ann. all'ce ending 4 th Sept r 1819 - 48: - 135:43
{ Revolutionary claim, } { Act 18th March, 1818. }
Continued
File Sept. 18

John Mitchell
2
12.466
Sept. 1849

STATE OF MAINE.
Washington ss. At the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the Shire within and for the county of Washington on the fourth Tuesday of June and by adjournment on the day of before the Honorable James Campbell Esq. one of the Judges of said Court. A. D. 1820
On this Sixth Seventh day of June in the year above written, personally appeared in open Court, the same having "the power of fine and imprisonment," and being a Court of Record for said county of Washington John Mitchell aged Sixty Three years, resident in Harrington in said county, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath declare that he served in the Revolutionary War as follows, viz. as a Private Soldier in the company commanded by Capt. Travis in the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Gore in the line of the State of Massachusetts on the Continental Establishment. as is more particularly mentioned and described in his original declaration, made on the Seventh day of April A. D. 1810, and on which said declaration his Certificate of Pension, numbered 12,466. was granted. And I do solemnly swear that I was a resident citizen of the United States on the 18th day of March, 1818; and that I have not since that time by gift, sale, or in any manner disposed of my property, or any part thereof, with intent thereby so to diminish it as to bring myself within the provisions of an Act of Congress, entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States, in the Revolutionary War," passed on the 18th day of March, 1818: and that I have not, nor has any person in trust for me, any property or securities, contracts, or debts due to me; nor have I any income other than what is contained in the schedule hereto annexed, and by me subscribed; that my occupation and ability to pursue the same, together with the number and other particulars of my family, are in fact and in truth as is particu- larly described below, also subscribed by me.
John X Mitchell mark
Sworn to and declared, on the 27th day of June A. D. 1820. }
BEFORE
James Campbell one of the Judges of said Court.
SCHEDULE of the real and personal estate, (necessary clothing and bedding excepted) belonging to me the subscriber, viz:—
One Cow
John X Mitchell mark

John Mitchell
Privato
Col Vose Regt
Albany Line
1776 — 3 years
100
see P. 1.
Dear Captain
The line runs the state in the declaration.
The contents of the 2nd as to the seduced victim of Applicant, is wanting. —

I John Mitchel of the Town of Hampton in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do certify that I was enlisted into the Continental army at Boston sometime in the month of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six by Captain Daves joined the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Moore from thence was marched to Rhode Island in the State of Rhode Island from thence was marched to different Places on the North River in the fall of the year joined the army one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven joined the army commanded by General Gates at Stillwater and was at the capture of General Burgoyne's army - from that time I continued in the service at different Places until I was discharged at West Point sometime in the month of July in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy nine by Colonel Moore - I am now fifty eight years old - and in indigent circumstances and stand his in need of assistance from my Country. John his Mitchel mark
WASHINGTON, ss.
April 7 th A. D. 1818 -
IT appearing to my satisfaction, that John Mitchel subscriber to the annexed declaration, sworn to before me, did serve in the revolutionary war against the common enemy, as stated in said declaration, I now transmit the testimony in the case, with the proceedings had thereon, to the Secretary of the department of war, pursuant to the directions of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for certain persons engaged in the land and naval service of the United States in the revolutionary war;" the testimony and proceedings in the premises being the declaration aforesaid, with the accompanying documents marked together with this certificate.
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand, and caused the seal of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts to be hereunto affixed.
James Campbell
{ Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts.

I John Mitchell of the Town of Hampton in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do certify that I was enlisted into the Continental army at Boston sometime in the month of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six by Captain Daws joined the Regiment commanded by Colonel Joseph Moore from thence was marched to Rhode Island in the state of Rhode Island from thence was marched to different places on the North River in the fall of the year joined the army one thousand seven hundred and seventy seven joined the army commanded by General Gates at Stillwater and was at the capture of General Burgoyne's army - from that time I continued in the service at different places until I was discharged at West Point sometime in the month of July in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy nine by Colonel Moore - I am now fifty eight years old - and in indigent circumstances and stand in need of assistance from my country. John Mitchell Attest J Campbell
Washington April 7th 1818 then the above named John Mitchell made oath to the truth of the above Declaration by him subscribed
WASHINGTON, ss.
A. D. 1819.
I am satisfied that the above named John Mitchell circumstances in life, is in need of assistance from his country for support.
James Campbell
by reason of his reduced cir-
Judge of the Circuit Court of Common Pleas for the third Eastern Circuit of Massachusetts.
Third
To the Secretary of Department of War.

I John Mitchell of the Town of Hampton in the County of Washington and Commonwealth of Massachusetts do certify that I was enlisted into the Continental army at Boston sometime in the month of July in the year one thousand seven hundred and seventy six by Captain Daves joined the Regi- =ment commanded by Colonel Joseph Moore from thence was marched to Rhode Island in the state of Rhode Island from thence was marched to different places on the North River in the fall of the year joined the army one thou- =sand seven hundred and seventy seven joined the army comm- anded by General Gates at Stillwater and was at the capture of General Burgoyne's army - from that time I continued in the service at different places until I was discharged at West Point sometime in the month of July in the year one thousand seven hundred & seventy nine by Colonel Moore - I am now fifty eight years old - and in indigent circumstances and stand his in need of assistance from my country. John Mitchell attest J Campbell
Washington April 7th 1818 then the above named John Mitchell made oath to the truth of the above Declaration by him subscribed before me
James Campbell Judge C.C.C. Third Circuit Court of Massachusetts.

January 13, 1940.
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BA-3/207 aw
Mr. Howard A. Flynn The Sailors' Snug Harbor Staten Island, New York
Dear Sir:
Reference is made to your letter relative to John Mitchell, Samuel Marston, and David Libbey, soldiers of the Revolutionary War.
Because of the great demand for Revolutionary War data and the limited trained clerical force available for furnishing such information it is impossible to comply in full with each request pertaining to soldiers of that war.
The records of John Mitchell and David Libbey are furnished you herewith. 8,372 570
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

January 13, 1940.
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Mr. Howard A. Flynn The Sailors' Smug Harbor Staten Island, New York
BA-J/ady John Mitchell S.37280
Dear Sir:
The data contained herein were obtained from the papers on file in pension claim, S.37280, based upon the military service in the Revolutionary War of John Mitchell.
The date and place of birth and the names of the parents of John Mitchell, the name is shown also as Mitchel, are not given.
John Mitchell enlisted in Boston, in July 1778, served as private in Captain Davis' Company, Colonel Joseph Vose's Massachusetts Regiment; was at the capture of General Burgoyne at Stillwater and was discharged in July 1779.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 7, 1818, at which time he was a resident of Harrington, Washington County, Massachusetts (Maine). He then stated he was aged fifty-eight years. However, in June 1820, he stated he was aged sixty-three years.
In 1820, his wife, Rebecca Mitchell, was aged sixty years.
He died March 27, 1839, place not given, leaving his widow, her name not designated. There are no further family data.
In order to obtain the date of last payment of pension, the name of person paid and possibly the death date of soldier, you should apply to the Comptroller General, General Accounting Office, Records Division, Washington, D. C., and cite the following data: "John Mitchell, Certificate No. 12466, issued June 28, 1819, rate $8.00 per month, commenced April 7, 1818, Act of March 18, 1818, Maine Agency".
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Executive Assistant to the Administrator

37.250
Rev INVALID.
1940 Jan. 12. Hist. to Howard A. Flynn. See his letter in David Libby W. 24544, a. 9.
File No. 37.250
John Mitchell Rev Rev War
Act: 18 th March 18 th
Index:—Vol. 2 , Page 278
[Arrangement of 1870.]

* I John Mitchel of Harrington in the County * of Washington in addition to my Declaration made the Seventh Day of April A.D. 1818 to in- =title Me to the Benefit, of an act of Congress entitled an act to provide for certain persons, engaged in the Land and Naval Service of the United States in the revolutionary war on oath do testify and say that I served as a Private Soldier in Colo Dose Regiment Gen d Glover Brigade in the Massachusetts, Line agreeable to my decla- =ration herunto annexed - John his Mitchel mark - att d James Campbell
Washington April 15 - 1819 the above named John Mitchel made solemn oath to the above declaration by him subscribed before me - - - James Campbell Juge of the Court of Common Pleas Third Session County of Washington

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
SECOND COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE,
October 14, 1842.
Sir:
Under the act of the 6th of April, 1838, entitled "An Act directing the transfer of money remaining unclaimed by certain Pensioners, and authorizing the payment of the same at the Treasury of the United States," and the 3d section of the Act of August 23, 1842, extending the time within which pensioners may receive their pensions from the pension agents, The widow of John Mitchell, dec d , a Pensioner on the Roll of the Maine Agency, at the rate of — Eight  month Dollars and — Cents per annum , under the law of the 18th Mar. — 1838, has been paid at this Department, from the 4 th of Sept. 1838, to the 27 th Mar. 1839.
Respectfully, yours,
Comptroller.
To the COMMISSIONER OF PENSIONS,
Present.