June 2, 1847
Col. D. R. Mitchell, who is a surveyor in the Upper Trinity Region, writes us that he has just returned from a surveying trip on the Noland's River, and that he saw plenty of Indians who were very friendly. It is reported that Col. Thomas. I. Smith's rangers are all returning to their old posts.

January 21, 1854
Col. D. R. Mitchell, old and valuable citizen of Navarro County, died a few weeks since. The Col. was, we believe, formerly a resident of Ala.