David Gourley to St. George Tucker, 1817 May 3
Scope and Contents
David Gourley asserts that his son David Gourley being under twenty-one years of age was carried on board a certina armed vessel the Independence del Sud or on board the armed schooner called the Atheridra. Both vessels are now in Hampton Roads under the colors of the revolted colonies of south America. The petitioner has reason to believe his son was seduced into an enlistment to make war against the King of Spain with whom the United States is at peace. Wants writ of habeas corpus to obtain the return of his son. Petition to Tucker including draft of court order. Tucker grants petition.
Dates
- Creation: 1817 May 3
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