From the Richmond Sentinel, 12/16/1863, p. 1, c. 6
Judge Halyburton's Court. – The Court, having fully considered the petition and evidence in the case of Daniel S. Jones, who alleged that he was illegally detained in custody by Capt. G. W. Alexander, commandant of Castle Thunder, he being in no way connected with either the military or naval forces of the Confederacy, by reason of his age, being over 40, ordered that the said Daniel S. Jones be discharged.
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