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198 mends slow. I see no change in times since you left here, only the people still continue coming into this section. I had forgotten when I said there had been no change of alteration since you left here; there has been one case of murder in New London a few days ago. We in the upper part of the county disown London altogether and wish them great success in killing one another until the place becomes properly clensed. I believe I have nothing more about our country or people. I would be glad to hear from you and know what part of Missouri you and Mr. Pilson is best pleased with and whether Mathew feels like moving since he has got home or running on a while longer. Write to me without delay. Give our respects to uncle and Betsy McClure, Mathew Pilson and Jane. Nothing more.

Your humble servant,

Mr. John McClure, Greenville, Va."

II. Robert Mitchel, b. about 1734. Surveyor, 1774.

III. John Mitchel, d. 1783.

IV. James Mitchel, b. about 1740. Revolutionary Soldier, Lieutenant in Captain James Tate's company. Was a charter member and with Colonel Robert Doak, was one of the first Elders in Bethel Church at its organization 1779. A number of his books are now in the Library of the Author. Among them the Trial and Triumph of Faith, inscribes "James Mitchel, his hand and pen, June ye 12 1773." He died 1806. Four children:

1. Thomas, m. April 4, 1786, Margaret, dau. of James Callison, Died 1816. Seven children, among them, Wilson Mitchel, b. Jan. 10, 1796.

2. James, m. dau. of William and Jane Brown.

3. Sally, m. May 30, 1785, Robert Beard.

4. Elizabeth, m. Feb. 16, 1793, Robert Callison.

V. Eleanor, m, Mathew Willson, Sr. an Elder in Bethel. Eight children, among them Mathew Willson, Jr. also an Elder in Bethel.

VI. Mary, m. a Wright.

, "otherwise lately called James