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Peter Ceasor Curtiss and John Waumaux

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30 DOLLARS REWARD. MADE this escape from New-Gate Prison, on the 17th inst. two Prisoners, by the names of PETER CEASOR CURTISS, a Negro, and JOHN WAUMAUX, an Indian. Said Negro 5 feet 5 inches in height, walks erect and sprigh, wore away a checked…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: November 6, 1805
Location: East Granby, CT

Jacob Smith

15 Dollars Reward. ESCAPED from New Gate Prison on the 5th instant, a Convict by the name of Jacob Smith, an Indian Mullatto, about 27 years old, 5 feet two inches high, has a large scar on each of his shins, and the surface of his skin is…
Newspaper: Connecticut Courant
Date: July 9, 1827
Location: East Granby, CT