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Whiteville N Ca Jan 22d. 1868 Gen. A. Rutherford Agt. Freedmans Bureau Wilmington N Ca Sir A freedwoman of this County has been to me complaining that a Mr. Blanton refused to give up a daughter of the woman, who has been living in Bs family for a number of years Mr. B says that Lt. Schelling appointed him Gurd. for the girl and she is unwilling to leave B. He requests that I would write you and ask what is your order in the matter - I should judge from appearances that the girl is 18 or 20 years old. She seems much attached to B. & family and refuses to go with her Mother unless compelled. Very respectfully John Baldwin