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Domestic News
June 3, 1819
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
On the night of May 21, seven prisoners escaped from Chatham County jail in Savannah, Georgia: Samuel Smith, Michael M'Farren, William Freeman, David Bowers, John Jinney, and John Carter (charged with piracy), and Samuel Lee (breach of law and fine). They cut through the wall using a blanket rope; the eighth was discovered, and eight others remained.
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SAVANNAH, MAY 24.
On the night of the 21st instant, seven prisoners escaped from the jail of Chatham county. Samuel Smith, Michael M'Farren, William Freeman, David Bowers, John Jinney, and John Carter, who were lodged in jail on a charge of piracy; and Samuel Lee, for a breach of the law and fine. They cut their way through the wall, and, when the eighth man was getting out, he was discovered. Eight remained in the room who had not time to get through the hole and down the rope, made of blankets. The discovery was made soon after day light.
On the night of the 21st instant, seven prisoners escaped from the jail of Chatham county. Samuel Smith, Michael M'Farren, William Freeman, David Bowers, John Jinney, and John Carter, who were lodged in jail on a charge of piracy; and Samuel Lee, for a breach of the law and fine. They cut their way through the wall, and, when the eighth man was getting out, he was discovered. Eight remained in the room who had not time to get through the hole and down the rope, made of blankets. The discovery was made soon after day light.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Prison Escape
Savannah Jail
Piracy Charges
Chatham County
What entities or persons were involved?
Samuel Smith
Michael M'farren
William Freeman
David Bowers
John Jinney
John Carter
Samuel Lee
Where did it happen?
Savannah, Chatham County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Savannah, Chatham County
Event Date
Night Of The 21st Instant
Key Persons
Samuel Smith
Michael M'farren
William Freeman
David Bowers
John Jinney
John Carter
Samuel Lee
Outcome
seven prisoners escaped; eighth discovered while escaping; eight remained in the room
Event Details
Prisoners cut their way through the wall and used a rope made of blankets to escape; discovery made soon after daylight