Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File W. 3441, for Robert Mitchell, Virginia

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Mitchell, Robert. Letitia
W 3441.
CONTENTS

20.106
Virginia
Robert Mitchell
of Lunenburg in the State of Virginia who was a private in the company commanded by Captain Oldham of the Regiment commanded by Colonel Campbell in the Virginia line, for the term of 18 months, from May 1780 to December 1781
Inscribed on the roll of Virginia at the rate of Eight Dollars per month, to commence on the 22 nd day of Feb: 1830,
Certificate of Pension issued the 27 th of February 1830 and sent to Hon. Mr. Alexander House of Reps.
Arrears to 4th of March 1830, $ 3.03 Semi-annual all'ce ending
3.03
{ Revolutionary Claim, Acts March 18, 1818, and May 1, 1820. }
Rec: Book V. File Med 30 Vol. 7 fol: 106.
let: 3 rd Jan 1839 Hon. W. Allen

3571 Virginia W  K Letitia Mitchell widow of Robert Mitchell who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private Va Sine
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 96 Dollars Cents per annum, to commence on the 1st  1 day of July  July 1848.
Increased from $60 Certificate of Pension issued the 7  th day of Feb. 185 and sent to
Hon. T. S. Bocock Richd. K.
Pensioners under act 164 Vol. 3.

Reprinted Feb 1/1849 at Hamlth's Press Oct 12/50
Rate of Pension not in 08
3571. Virginia Richmond Letitia Mitchell widow of Robert who served in the Revolutionary war, as a Private
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars
Cents per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1848.
Certificate of Pension issued the day of Feb 7/1849 and sent to
Richd. W. Daly Boyston Va
Entered on Roll of Pensioners und March 2, 1848, Page 164 V

Permit the bearer Robert Mitchell to take license to marry with my daughter, Letty Ren & this shall justify you in so doing.
Clerk, Lunenburg.
I am yours &c
W m Ren Sr
December 20, 1788.
Know all men by these presents, that we Robert Mitchell and Thomas Hamlin of the county of Lunenburg, are held and firmly bound unto the Commonwealth of Virginia in the sum of £100. which payment well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves and each of us, our heirs, Executors & Administrators, jointly and severally with our seals, and dated the twenty third day of December, one thousand seven hundred and eighty eighth.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas there is a marriage suddenly intended to be had and solemnized between the above bound Robert Mitchell and Letty Ren. If therefore there be no lawful cause to obstruct the said marriage, then this obligation to be void or else to remain in full force.
sealed and delivered } in presence of } Benjamin Taylor (
Robert Mitchell
Thomas Hamlin
State of Virginia Lunenburg County, S.S.
I, Thomas W. Wynn Clerk of the county court of the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify, that the above is a true copy of a marriage bond filed in my office with the exception of the date, which is expressed on the original bond in fair legible figures as follows: "the 23 Day of December, 1788." Given under my hand, this 13 day of September, 1847.
Thos W Wynn Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg County, Virginia

State of Virginia, Lunenburg County, ss. I, Thomas W. Winn within named, depose and say: that I hold the office of Clerk of the County Court in the County and State aforesaid, and the within is a true extract from the records in my office with the exception within named, as certified by me - Given under my hand this 13 th day of September, 1847.
Thos W Wilson Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg Co. Virginia
Sworn to before me the day and year above written.
Edw c L. Winn J.P.
State of Virginia - Lunenburg County, ss.
I, Thomas W. Winn Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Edw c L. Wilson is a Justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of Office, and subscribed my name this 13 th day of September, 1847 -
Thos. W. Wilson Clerk of the County Court of Lunburg.

Ro: Mitchell; Declaration for a Pension
Duplicate $36.00
on Roll admitted by M. E.
Uco

Sumterbury County S.S.
On this 16 th day of December, 1829, personally appeared in open Court, being a Court of record for the said County Robert Mitchell resident in said County, aged seventy two years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on his oath make the following declaration, in order to obtain the provision made by the Acts of Congress of the 18 th March, 1818, and the 1 st of May, 1820; that he the said Robert Mitchell enlisted for the term of eighteen months, (the day not recollected,) but sometime in the month of May or June, in the year, 1780, in the State of Virginia, in the Company Commanded by Captain Oldham, in the Regiment Commanded by Colonel Campbell (or Campbell) in the line of the State of Virginia, on the Continental Establishment; that he continued to serve in the said Corps until December, 1781, when he was discharged, (his time of service having expired) from the service in Camden, in the State of South Carolina, that he hereby relinquishes every claim whatever to a pension, except the present; that his name is not on the roll of any State, except this; and that the following are the reasons for not making earlier application for a pension. "That his sons have been living with him, and their joint labours have supported him, they are now of age, and he can no longer Command their assistance." And in pursuance of the act of the 1 st May, 1820, I do solemnly swear, that I was a resident citizen of the United States, on the 18 th 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 18 th 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 since the 18 th of March, 1818, I have made no sale, conveyance or exchange of property. -
Schedule. "A Bed and some household furniture, a small crop growing on rented land" Robert his  x Mitchell mark
Sworn to, and declared on the 14 th of December, 1829 in open Court, and ordered to be certified to the Department of War of the United States.
Teste W m H. Taylor Clerk
I William H Taylor Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg in the State of Virginia, do hereby certify that it appears to the satisfaction of the Court upon the testimony of the witnesses in open court, and hearing the deposition of another witness duly taken, that the said Robert Mitchell did serve in the revolutionary War, as stated in the preceding declaration, against the common enemy, for the term of nine months under one engagement

on the Continental Establishment. I also certify, that the foregoing oath, and the schedule thereto annexed, are truly copied from the records of the said Court; and I do further certify, that it is the opinion of
the said Court, that the total amount in value of the property exhibited in the aforesaid schedule is not more than twenty dollars. In testimony whereof, I here set my hand, and affix the seal of the said Court, on this 18 th day of December, 1829.
W m H. Taylor Clerk
By J. W. Minn. N. Clerk

Robt. Michell
Malcolm
1859

In Charlotte Superior Court of law April 12 th 1819.
This day Robert Mitchell came into court and made oath that he enlisted in Capt Edward Garland's company in the County of Lunenburg V o in the year 1774. in the 14 th V o Regiment commanded by Col. Charles Lewis, and was attached to General Greene's brigade, for the term of three years to fight against the common Enemy in the Revolutionary War, on Continental Establishment, that he was in the battles of Brandy Wine, & Germantown, and that he was discharged in the year 1777. at White Marsh by Col. Lewis in Pennsylvania and gave up his discharge on receiving his land Warrant. That he is a man of a large family, no property, in very reduced circumstances.
Francis Barnes made oath in court the the said Robert Mitchell is in reduced circumstances with a large family, without property, and has no way of supporting himself, except by his own labour. whereupon It appearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Robert Mitchell did serve in the revolutionary war, as stated in the preceding affidavit against the common Enemy for the term of Three years at one time on the continental Establishment, and that he needs the assistance of his country for support, It is ordered that the same be certified to the war department.
Stopps C. 6
Winton Robbin S

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Declaration
In order to obtain the benefits of the act of Congress of February 2, 1848, entitled "An act making further provisions for surviving widows and soldiers of the Revolution."
State of Virginia, Fauquier County, S.S.
On this 7 th day
of October, 1848, personally appeared before me B. E. Smith a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid. Letitia Mitchell, a resident of the county and State aforesaid aged seventy seven years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth on her oath make the following declaration in order to obtain the benefits of the provisions made by the act of Congress, passed on the 2 day of February, 1848, granting pensions to widows of persons, who served during the Revolutionary war; that she is the widow of Robert Mitchell, who was a Private in the war of the Revolution and who resided in the county and State aforesaid and received a Pension at the rate of eight dollars per month until his death on the 30 day of December, 1846; that she was married to the said Robert Mitchell on the 25 day of December, one thousand seven hundred and eighty eighth and he died on the 30 th day of December, 1846; that she received a Pension at the rate of sixty dollars per annum in conformity with the act of June 17, 1844. She further declares that she is still the widow of the said Robert Mitchell.
In presence of Rich d H. Daly B. E. Smith
{ Letitia her Mitchell mark
Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year above written before me.
B. E. Smith J.P.

State of Virginia: Shenandoah County S.S.
I do hereby certify that the within named Letitia Mitchell is personally known to me, and that she is the same individual who drew a Pension as stated by her in the foregoing declaration. Given under my hand this the 7 th day of October, 1848. B. E. Smith J.P.
State of Virginia: Shenandoah County: S.S.
I Thomas W. Wines Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah County do hereby certify that Benjamin E Smith is a magistrate as above, and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my Seal of Office and subscribed
my name this 9 th day of October one thousand eight hundred and forty eight. Thomas W Wines Clerk of the County Court of Shenandoah County Va.

Washington
August 31, 1931
Mary E. Harwood Albuquerque New Mexico
BA-J/REX
Dear Madam:
You are advised that it appears from the papers in the Revolutionary War pension claim, .3441, that Robert Mitchell enlisted in Lunenburg County, Virginia, served as a private and fifer in Captain Edward Garland's Company, Colonel Charles Lewis' Virginia Regiment, was in the battles of Brandywine and Germantown and was discharged in 1777, at White Marsh, having served three years.
He enlisted in May or June, 1780, served as a private in Captain Oldham's Company, Colonel Campbell's Virginia Regiment, and was discharged in December, 1781.
He was allowed pension on his application executed April 12, 1819, while residing in Charlotte County, Virginia. In 1829, he was residing in Lunenburg County, Virginia, and was then aged seventy-two years.
He died December 30, 1846, in Lunenburg County, Virginia.
The soldier married December 25, 1788, Letitia or Letty Ren. They were married at the home of her father, William Ren, Senior, in Lunenburg County, Virginia. The marriage bond was dated December 23, 1788, and was recorded in said Lunenburg County.
Soldier's widow, Letitia, was allowed pension on her application executed September 4, 1847, at which time she was aged seventy years and resided in Lunenburg County, Virginia, where she had lived for twenty years.
It is stated that they had a large family and in 1829, soldier referred to his sons; no names of any of the children are given.
Sol. states he enlisted in 1774 in 14th Va. but as that reg. was not organized until 1776, I did not use date of enlistment. he served in  the  14th  Virginia  Regiment  and  was  discharged  in  1777  at  White  Marsh  having  served  three  years.

The Revolutionary War records of this office fail to afford any information in regard to a Robert Mitchell who served from or applied for pension from Lynchburg, Virginia. The above record is that of the only Robert Mitchell who appears to have lived in an adjoining county in Virginia and served from that state.
The War of 1812 records do not show that a claim for pension was ever made on account of the services of a John Mitchell, as described by you.
Very truly yours
A. D. HILLER Assistant to Administrator.
Date of mds Deat not avail

429
Virginia Richmond
Letitia Mitchell widow of Ro. Mitchell
was a Private the Revolution
Her band circa 30th Dec. 1846
Inscribed on the Roll at the rate of 60 Dollars
Pensions per annum, to commence on the 4th day of March, 1844. 30th Dec 1846.
Certificate of Pension issued the 7th day of Oct. 1847 and sent to
Richard H. Daily Boyd ton Mecklenburg Co.
[Act of JUNE 17, 1844.]
Recorded in Book
2
Page 143.
Reported
Letter to J. S. Bacon Esq. Pension Agt. 11. Oct 1847.

Robert Mitchell -

State of Virginia } County of Lunenburg } S.S.
Be it known that before me Chas. N. Lee a justice of the peace in and for the county aforesaid personally appeared Robert Mitchell and made oath in due form of law, that he is the identical Robert Mitchell named in an original pension certificate in his possession of which (I certify) the following is a true copy.
War department
Revolutionary Claim
I certify, that, in conformity with the laws of the United States, of March 18. 1818, May 1 st 1820 & March 1 st 1823. Robert Mitchell late a private in the Army of the revolution — is inscribed on the pension list, Roll of the Virginia Agency at the rate of Eight dollars per month to commence on the 22 nd day of February one thousand eight-hundred and thirty.
Given at the war office of the United States, this 27 th day of February one thousand eight-hundred and thirty
That he is entitled to a pension of eight dollars per month on account of services rendered to the United States during the revolutionary War that he served in Captain O'Callaghan's company of infantry in the first Virginia Regiment, commanded by Colonel Campbell that he now resides in the county of Lunenburg and has resided there for the space of 9 years past

and that previous thereto he resided in the County of Charlotte
Sworn and Subscribed this 7 th day of March 1836. before me Chas. N. G. P. [unclear]
his Robert Mitchell mark
Robert Mitchell

United States of America.
State of Virginia
and Lunenburg County, ss.
Be it remembered that before me, a justice of the peace in and for the County aforesaid, duly authorized by law to administer oaths in and for the said County, personally appeared Letitia Mitchell, and made oath in due form of law, that she is the identical person named in an original certificate in her possession, of which I certify the following is a true copy:
"War Department."
"Widow's Pension."
I certify that in conformity with the act of February 2 nd 1848, Letitia Mitchell, widow of Robert Mitchell who was a private in the revolutionary war is entitled on the pension list at the rate of Sixty dollars per annum, commencing on the 14 th day of March 1848, and continuing for life unless she should again marry; in which case the pension is not payable after such marriage.
Given at the War Office of the United States, this 1 st day of February, One thousand Eight
hundred and forty nine
J. G. Berret W. L. Marcy
For Commissioner of Pensions Secretary of War.
That she has not intermarried, but continues the widow of the above mentioned Robert Mitchell, and that she now resides in the County of Lunenburg and State of Virginia and has resided there for the space twenty years past; and that previous to that she resided in the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia.
her Letitia J Mitchell mark.
In presence of James H Ashworth Susan J Ashworth

Of the truth of which statement, I am fully satisfied.
George L. Bayn J.P.
Sworn to and subscribed, this 15 th day of September in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and forty nine before me.
George L. Bayn J.P.
In presence of - A. Signatures
I know all men by these presents, that I, Leticia Mitchell [widow of Robert Mitchell] of the county of Lunenburg and State of Virginia, a widowed pensioner of the United States, do hereby constitute and appoint Parley E. Ashworth my true and lawful Attorney, for me and in my name, to receive from the Agent of the United States for paying pensions in Richmond, State of Virginia, my pension from the 4 th day of March 1849 to the 4 th day of September 1849. Witness my hand and seal this 15 th day of September 1849.
Sealed and delivered in the presence of - Parley E. Ashworth James H. Ashworth
her Leticia J. Mitchell mark
State of Virginia, Lunenburg County, to wit:
Be it known, that on the 15 th day of September, 1849 before the undersigned, a justice of the peace in and for the said County, personally appeared Leticia Mitchell, above named, and acknowledged the foregoing power of Attorney to her act and deed.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand, the day and year first above mentioned.
George L. Bayn J.P.
State of Virginia,
Lunenburg County, to wit:
Be it known, that on the 15 th day of September 1849 before the sub-

-Seiber, a justice of the peace in and for said county, personally appeared Parker E. Ashworth , the attorney named in the foregoing power of attorney, and made oath that the same was not given to him by reason of any sale, transfer or mortgage of the pension, or arrears of pension, therein authorized to be received by him.
The attorney met signed and sworn to this affidavit. Sworn and subscribed the day and year first above mentioned, before me.
George L. Bayn J. P.
State of Virginia,
Lunenburg County, to wit:
I W. W. Wilson clerk of the court of the county and state aforesaid, do hereby certify, that George L. Bayn is a justice of the peace, in and for said county, duly commissioned and qualified; that he is legally authorized to act as such, and that his signature above written is genuine.
In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name, this 15 th day of September, in the year of our Lord 1849 and in the 74 th year of its Commonwealth.
Thomas W. Wilson Clerk of Lunenburg County
She now resides in the County of Lunenburg and State of Virginia and has resided there for the space twenty years past; and not previous thereto she resided in the County of Charlotte and State of Virginia.
her Lititia J. Mitchell mark.
In presence of James H. Ashworth
Susan J. Ashworth
94

Ad. 43 9365 No 13457 Dec. 44 Selina Mitchell 520 wid of Robert m act 7 May 1838
Married 1788 2266 husband died 31 0350 - 429 Decem 1841. - Reynolds
A qm act 17 June 44 18 mo. pri # 100 p m an from 20 Decem 1846
Richard H. Daily Boyleston Middlebury 86 m

Declaration -
In order to obtain the benefit of the act of Congress of the 7 th July, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows."
State of Virginia Lunenburg County. S.S.
On this 4 th day of September, 1847, personally appeared before me Joel M. Ragsdale a justice of the Peace, in and for the County and State aforesaid, Letty Mitchell sometimes called Letitia Mitchell, a resident of the said County and State, aged seventy six years, who being first duly sworn according to law, doth, on her oath, make the following declaration, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the act of Congress, passed July 7, 1838, entitled "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows." That she is the widow of Robert Mitchell, who was a Private in the Army of the Revolution, and to whom a pension certificate was issued, at the rate of Eight dollars per month commencing on the 22 day of February, 1820. The said certificate is dated the 27 day of February, 1820, and is registered in book, D, Vol 7, page by Wm S. Allen clerk.
She further declares that she was married to the said Robert Mitchell, on the 25 th day of December, in the year seventeen hundred and eighty eight, at the residence of her father, William New Jr in the County + State aforesaid by the Rev S. Shelbourn that her husband, the aforesaid Robert Mitchell died in the County of Lunenburg and State of Virginia on the 30 th day of December, 1846; that she was not married to him prior to his leaving the service, but the marriage took place previous to the first day of January, Seventeen hundred and ninety four, to wit, at the time above stated; and she has not married since his death and is now the widow of Robert Mitchell -
In presence of Richd H. Daly. W. C. Jackson
Letitia her Mitchell mark

Sworn to and subscribed on the day and year within first mentioned before me.
Isaac M. Ragsdale J.P.
State of Virginia Lunenburg County, S.S.
I do hereby certify that I am well acquainted with Letty Mitchell sometimes called Letitia Mitchell, who has made the foregoing declaration before me. She is of good character and her statement entitled to full confidence. She is very old and infirm so as much that I consider her unable to attend the County Court of Lunenburg in order to make the foregoing Declaration, by doing so, her life would be endangered in a great measure. Given under my hand this 4 th day of September, 1847.
Isaac M. Ragsdale J.P.
State of Virginia Lunenburg County, S.S.
I Thomas W. Wilson, Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that Isaac M. Ragsdale is a justice of the Peace in and for the said County, duly commissioned and qualified and that the foregoing signatures purporting to be his are genuine. In testimony whereof, I have hereunto affixed my seal of office, and subscribed my name this 13 th day of September, 1847.
Thos. W. Wilson Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg

State of Virginia Lunenburg County, S.S.
I, Thomas W. Wilson Clerk of the County Court of the County and State aforesaid, do hereby certify that the Declaration of Letty Mitchell sometimes called Letitia Mitchell widow of Robert Mitchell, made on the 21 st day of September, 1847 before Joel M. Ragsdale a justice of the Peace in and for our said County, in order to obtain the benefit of the provision made by the Act of Congress passed July 7 th 1838, entitled, "An act granting half pay and pension to certain widows" was this day presented in open Court and after having been read and fully explained the said Court doth approve and hereby confirms all the proceedings of the said Justice in relation to the said declaration. And the Court doth further certify that satisfactory evidence was adduced to prove the death of Robert Mitchell, who was a Pensioner at the rate of Eight dollars per month; that the said Letty Mitchell sometimes called Letitia Mitchell is his lawful widow, who from old age and infirmity is unable to attend Court, in order to make the foregoing declaration. In testimony whereof
I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal of office at the Clerk's Office of the said Court, this 13 th day of September, 1847.
Thos W Wilson Clerk of the County Court of Lunenburg

In Charlotte Superior Court of law April 12 th 1819 This day Robert Mitchell came into court and made oath that he enlisted in Capt Edward Gales's company in the County of Lunenburg V a in the year 1774 in the 14 th V a Regiment commanded by Col Charles Lewis & was attached to Gen Green's brigade for the term of 3 years to fight against the common enemy in the Revolutionary war, on continental establishment, that he was in the battles of Brandywine & Germantown and that he was discharged in the year 1777 at Whitehaven by Col Lewis in Pennsylvania & gave up his discharge on receiving his land warrant, that he is a man of a large family, his property is very reduced circumstances Francis Baines made oath in court that the said Robert Mitchell is in reduced circumstances with a large family without property and has no way of supporting himself except by his own labour - whereupon it ap- pearing to the satisfaction of the court that the said Robert Mitchell did serve in the Revolutionary war as stated in the preceding affidavit against the common enemy for the term of three years at one time on the continental establishment and that he needs the assistance of his country for support - It is ordered that the same be certified to the War department -
Virginia Charlotte County Court - I Melville Robinson Clerk of the circuit Superior Court of law and chancery and as such keeper of the records & papers of the former Superior Court of law of the said County of Charlotte do hereby certify that the foregoing order is a true copy from the records of the last named court - Given under my hand and the seal of my office This fifteenth day of March One Thousand eight hundred and fifty - Melville Robinson C S

J. L. Edwards Esq.
Pension Office Mt. Dk. t
22 Feb.

20. th Feb. 1820.
Sir,
I enclose you a declaration of Robt Mitchell for a pension, to which you will please give the earliest attention, & oblige.
Respectfully,
M c LEMORE

Rev
WIDOW, &c.
1915 Feby. 23. Hist. to Mrs. J.R. Rich, letter in W. 7459 Robert Mitchell. †
1931 Aug 31 - Hist. to Marg C. Hearnwood - EELJ
File No. 34411 Lethia Mitchell Widow Robert Mitchell Pa. Rev. War.
Act: Feb. 2. 1848,
Index: —Vol. M. , Page 48.
[Arrangement of 1870.]

For a statement of the military history of a soldier of the REVOLUTIONARY WAR, you will find below the desired information as contained in his (or his widow's) application for pension on file in this Bureau. Robert Mitchell, W. 3441.
   DATES OF ENLISTMENT OR APPOINTMENT. LENGTH OF SERVICE. RANK. OFFICERS UNDER WHOM SERVICE WAS RENDERED. STATE.   CAPTAIN. COLONEL.     1774 to 1777 Private Edward Garland. Charles Lewis Va.   May 1780 to Dec. 1781 Oldham Campbell Va.   disch. Jan. 1782  
Battles engaged in, Brandywine & Germantown. Residence of soldier at enlistment, 1 Enl. in Lunenburg, Va. Date of application for pension, Apr. 12. 1819. His claim was allowed. Residence at date of application, Charlotte Co., Va. 1829 Lunenburg Co., Va. Age at date of application, 72 in 1829.
Remarks: He mar. Lunenburg Co., Va., Dec. 25, 1788 Felicia Ann at the house of her father Wm. Reu Senior. Sol. died Dec. 30, 1846 in Lunenburg Co., Va. & she was allowed pens. on her appln. executed Sept. 4, 1847 while a res. of Lunenburg Co. and 76 yrs. of age. In 1829 soldier referred to his sons but did not state their names.
Respectfully,
Commissioner.

Albuquerque N.M. May 12 - 1931
Bureau of Pensions Department of Revolutionary War.
There was two  Roberts Mitchell who enlisted in the Revolutionary War at or near Lynchburg Virginia Please their records as fully as you have them and greatly oblige
sent to obtained information
Yours respectfully
Mary E. Harnwood 117 North High Street Albuquerque N.M.
P.S. I would also like the record of John Mitchell who was a soldier in the U.S. Army during our last war with England in 1842 who also enlisted at Lynchburg Va M. E. H.
of of John

1812 ion.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR BUREAU OF PENSIONS WASHINGTON
June 17, 1931.....
Mary E. Harwood ..... 117 North High Street ..... Albuquerque, New Mexico .....
Dear Madam:
I advise you that the data furnished by you are not sufficient to enable this bureau to make intelligent reply to the queries contained in your letter.
Please fill out such of the blank spaces below, as the information in your possession will permit, and return to this bureau.
First name of widow ..... Full name of soldier Robert Mitchell ..... Residence of soldier at enlistment ..... Residence of soldier after service ..... Name of state from which he enlisted ..... Approximate date of birth ..... Approximate date of death .....
Kindly return attached letter with your reply.
Respectfully,
E. W. Morgan E. W. MORGAN Acting Commissioner.
I have no record of birth or death of Robert Mitchell - But he was the father of John Mitchell, and served in the war of 1812

12457 Sept. 18 47 Letitia Mitchell wid of Robert - 1838
31457 38 Dumfries Va Sept 15 th
Paris 15-
Mr James H. Daniels Commissioner of Pensions Washington City. D. C.

Summerville, Court House 14 September, 1877
Mr James L. Edwards Washington City,
Dear Sir,
I herewith enclose the Declaration of My Mitchell widow of Robert Mitchell late of Summerville County, Virginia, who was a Pensioner at the rate of eight dollars per month. It appears from the Declaration of My Mitchell and other testimony, that she was lawfully married to the said Robert Mitchell on the 25 day of December, 1788, and that he died on the 30 th day of December, 1846. Be pleased to issue a certificate in her favor, and enclose it by mail to my address. You will find in the letter addressed to Mr Bacon of Richmond, the certificate, which was issued in favor of Mr Mitchell, after you had examined it, be pleased to replace it in that letter, with the other papers therein contained, and mail the letter to Mr Bacon at Richmond Va.
I am very Respectfully Yours ob t serv t
Richard H. Daly
Address Richard H. Daly Attorney at Law Boydton P.O. Mecklenburg County Virginia

Dec 31.
In at the Mrs Mitchell of Robert
in the office
in the office
Am W Allen Senate No. 3.

Senate Chamber
31 Dec. 1898
Mr
Be so good as to see the enclosed, and return it to me, together with the papers containing the information desired.
Most Respect
W. Allen
Committee of Privileges

Warrenton March 7, 1854
Sir
In the case of Col. Chas Lewis' heirs, to obtain the land for Rev d services - I wish to obtain a copy of the decl n of Rob t Mitchell - act 1818 - he Mitchell having stated that he was a private sold r and said Lewis in Va as early as 1775.
Said Rob t Mitchell was the husb d of M rs Letitia Mitchell who rec d a pen n act July 7, 1838.
Respectfully,
Hon Loren P Waldo Esq Comm r of pensions.
Rob t H Gray att y

Increase of pension
Act Feb y 2, 1818
In the case of Mrs Letitia Mitchell wid. of Robt.
Robt. H o Gray esq.
inc d to £96. 8s 9d per annum. Court 1 July 1848
Richmond
Hon J. S. Biscoe, N o 18

Chief-clerk's room Feb. 1852
Sir
From an examination of the papers in the case of Letitia Mitchell of Lunenburg Co. Va. wid. of Robt. Mitchell and of said Co. in Nov. 1846 - (who was a pen o at 96 p m - Act 1818), that the said Letitia Mitchell is clearly ent d to an increase of pen o to $96. p m from 60. p m , which was allowed her under the Act of June 17, 1844 - and Feb s 2 d 1848. The latter Act provides, that the wid is to receive the same am t of pen o that her husb d  died - and the rule has been for the pen o to commence, whether original, or increase, on the 4 th of March 1848. under the act of Feb s 1848.
Under the Act of June 17, 1844 - her pen o will depend on her husband's services under the act of 1832. which he (Robt. Mitchell) spent extended from 1774. when he enlisted under Capt. Ed. Garland - to some time in 1777 when he was discharged. The Rolls of Capt. G. will show the full time he served. Acting at the instance of the Hon Tho s S Bocock of Va. The certificate for increase of pension will be directed to him.
I respectfully -
Robt H Gray Agent.
Hon for Tho s S Bocock of Va.

Brief in the case of Letitia Mitchell, widow of Robert, County and State of Virginia act 2 Feb 1848.
Claim, ( "original," or "for increase.")
Proof exhibited, (if original.)
Is it documentary, traditionary, or supported by rolls? If either, state the substance.
(If for increase.)
Has additional evidence been filed since the admission of the claim? If so, what?
Increased under the Joint Resolution of July 1, 1848
Name and residence of Agent
Wm J. S. Bocock, W. H. R.
S. R. [unintelligible] Examining Clerk.

Pension Office October 15. 1850.
Sir,
I have the honor to inform You that the application for increase in the case of Letitia Mitchell, widow of Robert Mitchell, has been examined and the papers filed, with those previously presented.
By a decision of the late Secretary of the Interior, her widow is entitled to the benefits of the Act of 7 July 1838, who was not a widow at the date of the passage of that Act. It appears from the papers in this case that Robert Mitchell, died in 1846. It is deemed unnecessary to go further in the examination of the evidence in support of this application as should the alleged service under Capt. Garland in 1776 and 1777, be established, as Mrs Mitchell was not a widow at the date of the passage of the Act of 7 th July, 1838, an enlargement of the amount allowed her could not be granted.
Mr Bedford's letter is herewith returned.
I have the honor to be, Very respectfully,
Genl. Thomas S. Bocock, Appomattox C.H. Virginia.
Your obed. Servt. J. L. Edwards

The Commissioner of Pensions will please allow Mr. Robert H. Gray to have an examination of the papers of Mrs. Letitia Mitchell mentioned within in order to ascertain whether any thing is due her
H. S. Bousk
Feb. 3. 1852
N. Cole
Mr. Gray

Washington Oct 7. 1850
Dear Sir:
I desire to submit for your consideration the papers in the case of Mrs Mitchell's application for increase of pension. Be pleased to examine them at an early a day as possible, and inform me of the result at Appomattox C.H. Virginia
I am with much respect Yr Obt. S t
Jn S. Bowditch
Col. J. L. Edwards.
Comt. of Pensions

South Park 3
Mr James L. Edwards Manager of Paine's Washington City D.C.

3372
Mecklenburg County Va
20 February 49.
Mr James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions,
Sir
In November last I enclosed by mail to your address at Washington City, the Declaration of Letitia Mitchell of Lunenburg County, Virginia, widow of Robert Mitchell, in order that she might obtain the benefits of the act of February 2. 1848.
I likewise enclosed in the same letter, the Declaration of Frances Butler of Mecklenburg County, Virginia, widow of Joseph Butler, in order that she might also obtain the benefits of the said act.
In my letter I requested you to issue Pension certificates in their favor and to enclose them by mail to my address at Boydton Va; but not having heard from you in that relation, I now write to enquire whether or not these papers have been received at your Department.
Sarah Russell late of Lunenburg Co Va received a Pension at the rate of $80 per annum until the 4 of March 1848. She died during the past summer and her daughter Sally Russell has qualified as her executrix - Be pleased to enclose me the necessary form to receive the pension from the 4 of March 1848, until her death -
I am respectfully
Your ob t Serv t
Rich d N. Daly
Address Richard N. Daly
Attorney at Law
Boydton, Mecklenburg Co. Virginia

OFFICIAL BUSINESS THIRD AUDITOR'S OFFICE
P Wagner
Wm B Bedford Esq Charlotte C. St. Virginia
Mrs Letty Mitchell

Treasury Department Pension Rarities Office June 9 th 1849.
Sir
I have received your letter of the 5 th inst. asking information in behalf of Mrs. Letitia Mitchell, in relation to the moneys paid on account of her deceased husband's pension, and likewise in relation to her own pension. On re-examining I have to state that on examination, it appears that the sum of $78.93/100 was paid on the 18 th October 1847, to John L. Bacon of Richmond as Attorney of Mrs. Mitchell on account of her husband, Robert Mitchell's pension. And that the sum of $70.83/100 was paid on the 3 rd April 1848, to James B. Dugay as Attorney of Mrs. Mitchell on account of her own pension. Mr. Dugay as Dugay resides in Richmond Pa.
Very respectfully
Yours faithfully
Peter Hagner Audr
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Wm A. B. A. B. B. B. B. Charlotte C. R. R.
R.

Union Level on Nov. 10
Paid 10
Hon James L. Edwards F.F. Champion of Fugitives Washington City, D.C.

State of Virginia Charlotte Ct. House Sept 10. th 1840-
Sir,
Yours of the 1 st instant, requesting a statement of the services of Robert Mitchell, has been received - and shown to Mr. Mitchell. He has handed me the enclosed papers, which, I think, will fully embrace all the information desired by the Department - He moreover states, that he occasionally acted as Fifer in Capt. Garland's company - That his first Declaration was presented in Charlotte County where he then resided - That in consequence of some mistake made in the drafting of his first Declaration, as to dates, he was desired by the Department to amend his Declaration which was done in Lunenburg County, to which County he had removed - That he retained for some time the correspondence of the Department in regard to his claim for a Pension; but in consequence of frequent removals, (being employed as an Overseer) and thinking it of no value, the whole has been lost, mislaid or destroyed - That he enlisted twice, and served in two distinct companies dur-

eing the War: to wit, those of Oldham and Gar- lands
I am very respectfully Your Most Obt. Servt &c Wm J. B. Bedford
L. L. Edwards Esq Commissioner of Pensions War Department

Robert Mitchell a Keep piper in Capt. Harland Compt
Jeffery Russell a Supr. also both on roll - dec 1976

file with Robert Mitchell's papers on Roll No. 1, at 1878 or 7 th June 1832

Rev James L. Edwards Commissioner of Pensions
Mecklenburg Co. Va. Nov 6 1848,
Sir,
I herewith enclose the Declaration of Letitia Mitchell of Lunenburg County Va, widow of Robert Mitchell, in order that she may obtain the benefits of the act of February 2 1848.
I likewise enclose the Declaration of Frances Butler of Mecklenburg County Va, widow of Joseph Butler, in order that she may also obtain the benefits of the said act.
Sarah Russell late of Lunenburg County Va, widow of Jeffrey Russell, received a Pension at the rate of eighty dollars per annum until the 4 th of March, 1848. She died during the past summer and her daughter Sally Russell has qualified as her executrix. Be pleased to enclose me the necessary form to receive the Pension due from 4 th of March, 1848, until her death.
George C. Shepperson of Lunenburg County Va, enlisted on the 19 of August 1847 as a recruit during the war. He remained in the service at Fort Monroe Va, until 28 of December, 1847, at which time he was honorably discharged by reason of Surgeon's certificate of disability.

Be pleased to enclose by mail to my address, the necessary form to enable him to receive his Land Bounty. Also enclose certificates of War Department for My Mitchell and My Butler.
I am very Respectfully
I am ob t serv t .
Address Richard H. Daly Attorney at Law Boydton Va.
Rich d H. Daly