February 5, 1781
Martin, Luther, 1748-1826
Autograph letter signed
Title: to Thomas Sim Lee
Luther informs Lee about criminal cases tried in court and their outcomes. Thomas Laughlin was convicted of highway robbery and attempted murder to a blind man, Horner and Keith were convicted of breaking into the house of Moses McCubben. Discusses someone named Shoemaker who petitioned the governor of Virginia to become a citizen. Also mentions that Shoemaker told Mr. Lindenberger that there were people in town corresponding with the enemy. They offered Shoemaker a chance to escape if he became a spy and gathered information on the flour ships. Martin was an attorney and a delegate to the…
GLC01450.103
