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 wollen shirt, a pair of drab colored wollen trowsers, and a blue old vest, all very dirty with Coal dust, and an old hat and a new pair of shoes. Said Indian 5 feet 3 inches high, thick built, walks a little stooping and clumsy, with a down look, wore away a tow cloth frock and trowsers, a drab colored short outside jacket, an old hat, and a new pair of shoes; each about 28 years of age. Whoever will take up the above mentioned runaways and return or secure them, and give information, so that they may be had, shall be entitled to the above reward, or half the sum for one of them, and all necessary charges paid. SALMON CLARK, Prison-Keeper. New-Gate Prison October 21.
Citation
Salmon Clark, advertisement for Peter Ceasor Curtiss and John Waumaux, Connecticut Courant, November 6, 1805, accessed June 7, 2025, https://runaway.fairuse.org/runawayct/items/show/4931.