Donald G. Mitchell
14 documents
Request for Instructions on Certifying Payroll
Mitchell forwards a muster roll and pay roll, and requests blank muster rolls.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Mitchell to Apply to Chester for Pay, Will Submit Susistance Account Soon
Mitchell has not yet applied to Col. Chester for a part of his pay. Will forward subsistence account shortly.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Request for Inlistments by Lieut. Grundirs
Saunders requested records. Mitchell enclosed the bounty receipts on the back of the recruiting forms.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Refusal of Soldiers to Sign for Money
Soldiers would not sign for bounty due them until they received payment, issues with death of Sergeant before he received payment.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Pay Received, Request for Pay Due be Transmitted to Col. Chester
Mitchell received his pay for Augusts; he now requests his pay for September be sent to Colonel Chester as Mitchell is still sick.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Notification of Pay Forwarded to Connecticut Supervisor
Mitchell arranged to have his pay for August through November forwarded to Connecticut; he now requests to have July's pay forwarded as well.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Letters Concerning Money Sent to Col Chester Received
Received money due Col. Chester, thanked Simmons for his directions regarding payment. Mitchell will advise him monthly of accounts. Enclosed ration accounts, mentioned that if paying Mitchell for …
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Explanation for Money Rendered for Pursuing Deserters
Mitchell explained order by Major Toussard to pursue deserters and the reimbursement of expenses, as requested by Major Fleming.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Due to Health, Request for Pay Through Irregular Channel
Mitchell plans to visit West Point when his furlough ends. He asks Simmons to send his pay and subsistence to Colonel Chester.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Apology for Inattention to Forms
Mitchell apologizes for his inattention to the proper format in compiling his recruiting account. He re-submits his account following McHenry's directions.
Claims Files Relating to Service in the Revolutionary War, 1775-1851. (RG217)Reason for Failure of Salutes Being Exchanged
Capt. Mitchell explains why he did not exchange salutes with the officer of a British frigate.
Robert Oliver PapersDelivery of Brass Nine-Pounders
In compliance with the order of the Secretary of War, Mitchell has delivered to Hodgdon three brass three-pounders with their garrison carriages and implements, including two rammers with sponges and …
Post Revolutionary War Papers, 1784-1815. (RG94)Controversy Relative to Providing Quarters for Doctor Lynch & His Family
Mitchell explains in exhaustive detail the reasons for his delay in providing quarters for Doctor Lynch who apparently had complained to McHenry about the delay,.
Robert Oliver Papers
