Zephaniah Ramsdel, John Roberts, and James Williams

Last Saturday night New Gate Prison was again broke open, and the following persons made their escape, viz. Zephaniah Ramsdel about 27 years of age, about 5 feet 8 inches high, lightish yellow hair something short, grey eyes, thinish face; had on a black coat & vest, cloth colour'd plush breeches, a blue duffel great coat, and new shoes.- Also John Roberts, about 40 years old, about 5 feet 9 inches high, grey eyes, short black curled hair; had on a brownish or reddish colour'd surtout, a pair of leather breeches very black if not washed since, a pair of old shoes.- Also, James Williams, a short well set fellow, about [28] years old, with short black hair; had on a blue cap, a pair long nasty linen trouwers, check shirt, and new shoes. Whoever will take up either or all of said fellows, and return them to said New Gate, shall have Fifteen Dollars reward for each, paid by JOHN Viets. Simsbury, April 25, 1774.