MF1323.1197 Reel 39_1001

"E" Head Quarters Nome Cult Indian Reservation June 27 1863

To Capt. C. D. Douglas 2nd Inf C.V.

[Comdy?] Round Valley: Sir: I have the honor to report for your consideration that a man by the name of Henry J Abbott has taken from the Reservation a Squaw against my consent and refuses to return said Squaw on my order. I respectfully request you to arrest said Abbot and assist me in obtaining the Squaw

Very resptectfully Your Obt Servt W. P. Melendy Superviosr of Indian Affairs Nome Cult Reservation

(Signed)

Fort Wright Cal January 14 1864 I do hereby certify on honor that the above is a true full and correct copy of the original paper now on file at this post

Wm H. Noyes 1st Lieut 2nd Inf C.V. Post Adjutant

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