McIlhargey and Mitchell

[elisabeth]

Archibald McIhargey and John Mitchell, Co. I, Reno's two messengers to Custer: I see from the muster roll (thanks again for that, Billy!) that they both give their previous occupation as 'Soldier'.

McIlhargey has an enlistment date of November 19th 1872; Mitchell's is September 14th 1871. Do we know if their previous service was in the 7th? And if so, were they in Co. I throughout?

[Steve Wilk]

Yes, McIlhargey first enlisted in 1867 in Co. I., Mitchell's first signed up in 1866.

[elisabeth]

Thanks, Steve -- that's great.