Fort Craig New Mexico

June 7^th 1867

 

To Capt Wheeler

            125^th Volunteers

            Judge Advocate

                                                Sir       I have the honor to make a Statement in regards to Sergt Weidner, & Corpl Wright of Comp D. 5^th U.S. Infantry, who did leave camp yesterday morning about (10) ten oclock without any permission from me or any Officer, and returned this morning about (6) six A.M. I have also to state that Corpl Wright was put under close arrest by Capt. Butler. Private Steiner of the same Company left camp about (7) seven P.M. yesterday and has not returned yet

 

I am Sir

Very Respectfully

Your Obt servt

Matthew M^cCarthy

Sergt Comp L

3^rd U.S. Cavalry

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