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Head Quarters Nome [Leuls?] [Nomi Lackee]
Indian Reservation, June 27. 1863
Capt. C. D. Douglas
2nd Inf. C.V.
[County?] Round Valley

Sir
I have the honor to report for your consideration that a man by the name of Henry J. Abbot has taken from the reservation a squaw against my consent & refuses to return said squaw on my order, I respectfully request you to arrest said Abbot & assist me in obtaining the squaw.

Very respectfully your,
Obt. Servent
Wm. P. Melendy
Supervisor Indian Affairs
Ft. Wright Cal.
Jan 14th, 1864

I do certify on honor that the above is a true full & correct copy of the original paper now on file at this post.
(Signed Wm H. [Nojes?]
1st Lieut. 2nd Inf. Cal [Vol.?]
Post-Adjutant