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Book/Printed Material The old martyrs' prison, New York; an historical sketch of the oldest municipal building in New York City: used as a British prison during the war for American independence: built about 1756 and known at different times as "the New gaol," "the Debtors' prison, " "the Provost," "the Hall of records" and "the Register's office."

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Title

  • The old martyrs' prison, New York; an historical sketch of the oldest municipal building in New York City: used as a British prison during the war for American independence: built about 1756 and known at different times as "the New gaol," "the Debtors' prison, " "the Provost," "the Hall of records" and "the Register's office."

Names

  • American Scenic and Historic Preservation Society.
  • Hall, Edward Hagaman, 1858-1936.

Created / Published

  • [New York, 1902?]

Headings

  • -  New York (N.Y.).--Hall of Records
  • -  United States--History--Revolution, 1775-1783--Prisoners and prisons
  • -  New York (N.Y.)--History--Revolution, 1775-1783

Notes

  • -  "Reprinted from 'The City record' of October 23, 1902."
  • -  "By Edward Hagaman Hall."--Manuscript note on t.p.
  • -  Also available in digital form.

Medium

  • 16 p. 24 cm.

Call Number/Physical Location

  • F128.8.H17 A5

Library of Congress Control Number

  • 07024909

Online Format

  • online text
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  • pdf

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Chicago citation style:

American Scenic And Historic Preservation Society, and Edward Hagaman Hall. The old martyrs' prison, New York; an historical sketch of the oldest municipal building in New York City: used as a British prison during the war for American independence: built aboutand known at different times as "the New gaol," "the Debtors' prison, " "the Provost," "the Hall of records" and "the Register's office.". [New York, ?, 1902] Pdf. https://www.loc.gov/item/07024909/.

APA citation style:

American Scenic And Historic Preservation Society & Hall, E. H. (1902) The old martyrs' prison, New York; an historical sketch of the oldest municipal building in New York City: used as a British prison during the war for American independence: built aboutand known at different times as "the New gaol," "the Debtors' prison, " "the Provost," "the Hall of records" and "the Register's office.". [New York, ?] [Pdf] Retrieved from the Library of Congress, https://www.loc.gov/item/07024909/.

MLA citation style:

American Scenic And Historic Preservation Society, and Edward Hagaman Hall. The old martyrs' prison, New York; an historical sketch of the oldest municipal building in New York City: used as a British prison during the war for American independence: built aboutand known at different times as "the New gaol," "the Debtors' prison, " "the Provost," "the Hall of records" and "the Register's office.". [New York, ?, 1902] Pdf. Retrieved from the Library of Congress, <www.loc.gov/item/07024909/>.