His wife drew up a petition to Queen Victoria for his release , but nothing came of it .
After six years in government service , working at military barracks , Stuurman obtained a ticket of leave which allowed him to work for wages .
Stuurman 's wife drew up a petition to Queen Victoria for his release , but nothing came of it .
After six years in government service , working at military barracks , Stuurman obtained a ticket of leave which allowed him to work for wages .