Account book, 1825-1829.

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Account book, 1825-1829.

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/122516422

Contains detailed listing of supplies, costs, and vendors for the construction of the Mount Pleasant State Prison, Sing Sing, NY.

1 v. (230 leaves) ; 34 cm.

Winterthur Library

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SNAC Resource ID: 6744100

Winterthur Library

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Mount Pleasant State Prison

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Lynds, Elam, Capt.

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Elam Lynds, prison administrator, oversaw construction of the new Mount Pleasant State Prison on the bank of the Hudson River at Sing Sing, NY. Known as a strict disciplinarian (and often accused of cruelty) he was twice warden at Sing Sing, and twice warden at the Auburn State Prison. He also worked as a hatmaker and served as an officer in the War of 1812. From the description of Account book, 1825-1829. (Winterthur Library). WorldCat record id: 122516422 ...

Sing Sing Prison

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