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Subject: [IRISH-AMER] Broke Jail Brown & Wilson 1799
Date: Sun, 7 Oct 2007 21:18:10 -0400

Salem Gazette Salem, MA
19 November 1799

Broke Jail

Escaped from the Jail in Salem, on the night
of the 17th inst. three persons....

William Brown, light complexion, dark hair,
has an impediment in his speech, about 35
years of age, born in Ireland, had on when he
went away a blue outside jacket, red waistcoat,
and white trowsers.

William Wilson, born in Ireland, light complexion,
stout build, about 30 years of age, pitted with the
small pox, bald on top of his head, has on when
he went away blue outside coat, light waistcoat,
and dark trowsers.

A Reward of Five Dollars is offered for either of
them, to any person who may apprehend and
commit any of the above described to this or any
other jail in this Commonwealth.

Jos. Turell, Under Keeper of the Jail in Salem

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