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Chris Carter
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I have located a person by the name of John Richard DALTON/DOLTON who was attested for the Scots Fusilier Guards in Feb 1851. His age was shown as 13years 7 months.This took place at the Bow Street Police Court, Middlesex.

Given his age would there not have to be a parent present to give the child over? Or had we not reached the time of Childrens' rights yet?

Thanks

Chris Carter