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NARA 530 Nov. 6th 1867 Mathers Judy Makes complaint that her three children were bound to Mr. Geo Orton of Sampson Co by Maj H H Foster. Asks that they be returned to her. See Complaint Book p. 333 Bu. R.F. & A.L Hd Qrs 4th Sub Dist NC Wilmington NC Nov. 6/67 Respectfully referred to Lieut L. Echelberry Asst. Sub. Asst. Comr. in investigation and Report. These papers to be returned - Allan Rutherford Capt. 44th Infy Sub Asst. Comr Bureau of RF & AL Office Asst Sub Asst Comr Magnolia NC Nov 8" 1867 Respectfully returned to Capt. A. Rutherford Sub Asst. Com. 4th Sub Dist. N.C. The within complaint has been in this Office some time. The children were bound by the Sampson Co. Court and the Court will investigate the matter next session & if found illegal the indentures will be cancelled. I have tried to explain to the parties seem three different times that they would have to wait untill the court set, but it appears that they are very impatient and cannot wait. L Echelberry 2d Lt. V.R.C. & Asst. Sub Asst Com'r Rec'd Hd. Qrs. 4th Sot. Dist. Nov. 8th 1867