Sunday, January 7, 2018

Floyd, Davis - 1807

FRANKFORT, (Ken.) Nov. 27.
In the Federal Court the attorney for the United States, renewed his motion for a grand jury, to inquire into the conduct of Col. Burr, which the court granted, and directed the marshal to have the jury ready on Tuesday next.  Subpoenas have been issued for witnesses and Col. Burr who it was apprehended had left, the state, we understand is still in it.  There can be no doubt, therefore, of his attendance, and of the trial proceeding without further delay, if a true bill should be found.

Since the above was written, we have been informed, that die attorney introduced his motion by observing, that Mr. Davis Floyd, (the witness whom he deemed material, and who was absent, when he attempted to bring on the investigation before) had returned; and that unless the decisive step was now taken, Mr. Burr would be afloat with his flotilla in a short time.
~ The Huntingdon Gazette, 01-Jan-1807, Page 2, Column 4

You can visit the memorial page for David Floyd.
There is also a second memorial for David Floyd.

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