This series contains summary information on prisoners received into the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison). The register is divided into sections by gender and race and lists name, birthplace, crime, county of conviction, sentence, and date of sentence. Some entries include residence, occupation, skin complexion, hair color, height, and physical characteristics. Annual statistical summaries breakdown prisoners by crime, race, gender, place of birth, county of conviction, and length of sentence.
Creator
New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)
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Original volume is fragile. Digital and microfilm copies should be used.
State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison) register of prisoners discharged
Series Number
B2455
Summary
This single leaf from a bound volume contains summary information on prisoners discharged from the State Prison of the City of New York (Newgate Prison) in 1828 with last names beginning with the letter "C" through "E" only. The inspectors of the prison maintained this record in compliance with Chapter 30 of the Laws of 1796, which required them to submit an annual report to the legislature.
Creator
New York State Prison (New York, N.Y.)
Access Restrictions
There are no restrictions regarding access to or use of the material.