Memoirs of William Sampson.
- imprint_number: 1817.077
- title: Memoirs of William Sampson: including particulars of his adventures in various parts of Europe, his confinement in the dungeons of the inquisition in Lisbon, &c., &c., several original letters; being his correspondence with the ministers of state in Great-Britain and Portugal. A short sketch of the history of Ireland. Particularly as it respects the spirit of British domination in that country; and a few observations on the state om manners, &c., in America. Second edition: revised and corrected by the author.
- sequence_number: 77
- year: 1817
- place_issued: Leesburg
- issuing_press: Samuel B.T. Caldwell
- author: Sampson, William (1764-1836).
- notes: An Irish Protestant attorney, Sampson was partner to John Philip Curran as defending several United Irishmen charged with sedition and treason before he was forced into exile as well, landing in New York City in 1806; in the United States, he was a pivotal figure in defending Catholic priests from forced testimony in court about matters learned in the confessional.
- Related Bios:
This version of the Index of Virginia Printing was a gift from the estate of the site's creator, David Rawson. The
content contained herein will not be updated, as it is part of the Library of Virginia's personal papers collection.
For more information, please see David Rawson Index of
Virginia Printing website. Accession 53067. Personal papers collection, The Library of Virginia, Richmond,
Virginia.
