7 April 1879: Deserter from Her Majesty’s Service: A reward of from 5s to 20s is offered for the apprehension of Charles Fletcher, [Reg. No:] 2254, 10th Brig. Dep; [born:] Barton, Lincoln; [trade] labourer; [age] 23; [size:] 5[ft] 6½[in]; [hair:] dark brown; [eyes:] blue; [face:] fresh; [coat & trousers:] regimental; [date of desertion:] 22 March 1879 [at] Bradford; [marks & remarks: blank]