C,herine Sproule on board His Majesty's ship, the Roebuck, 1776 June 27
Scope and Contents
Petition and protect against Lord Dunmore. On 17th Andren Snap Hammond, commander of Roebuck gave permission to visit son John Hunter Jr., prisoner at Halifax, North Carolina. To go on sloop of war? Otter commanded by Matthew Squire. Major Hendrick of 6th Regiment of Continental troops recommended her to Brig. Andrew Lewis commander at Williamsburg, who recommended her to fleet as person dangerous to committee. Captain Hammond claims no right to redress her grievances. Self intends for native country. Applied through James Ingram, one of commissioner for prizes, to Lord Dunmore to prove will of late husband Andrew Sproule. Dunmore neglected it. D. Signed and delivered to Thomas McCulloch, notary public. Contains also letter from C. Sproule, to Captain Hammond, June 28, 1776, on board a schooner for Glasgow, asking for justice.
Dates
- Creation: 1776 June 27
Creator
- From the Collection: Tucker-Coleman Family (Collector, Family)
- From the Collection: Coalter, John, 1769-1838 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Coleman, Cynthia Beverley Tucker Washington, 1832-1908 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Randolph, John, 1773-1833 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, Henry St. George, 1780-1848 (Collector, Person)
- From the Collection: Tucker, St. George, 1752-1827 (Collector, Person)
Language of Materials
English
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Extent
From the Collection: 124.00 Linear Feet
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections Research Center Repository