Viewing page 208 of 241

This transcription has been completed. Contact us with corrections.

C.B. Vol 2 P 143
March 17th 1868

Walton Sarah J
(White)

States that her Brother in Law Thomas Walton, has taken her son away from his home - without her consent

E.B. Vol 3, P 174.

Bu R.F. & A.L.
Wilmington N.C.
April 11th 68

Respectfully referred to Col. R.F. Frank Commanding Post 
It appears that Thomas Walton. Kidnapped the child of Sarah Walton because as he says She was unable to properly provide for it. and he refuses to return the child to its mother.  I would respectfully suggest that this case be sent before the Provost Court for trial.
Allan Rutherford
Captain 44th Infantry
A.S.A. Commission

Hd Qr Sub Post of Wilmington
April 10th 1868
It will be seen from the enclosed order that this case in in its present aspect is not one that can be brought before Pro. Ct.
R.T. Frank 
Bvt Lt Col Capt 8th Infy