English Prisoners escaped from Prison

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Fifty Dollars Reward. — Whereas Major Christopher French, Ensign Joseph Moyland, and John Bickle, belonging to the British Army, Peter Herron, a Tory, and Captain Jacob Smith, who was taken lately on Long-Island, in arms, all escaped from Jail last night to join the British Army: (Said French is little in stature; said Moyland and Herron are tall and slim; said Bickle is middling sized and of a ruddy countenance:) All persons, and especially all officers, civil and military, are requested to assist in pursuing and taking said prisoners. Whoever shall take up and return either of said prisoners to Hartford Jail, shall be entitled to a premium of ten dollars and necessary charges, paid by

EZEKIEL WILLIAMS, Sheriff.

Hartford, November 16, 1776.