Teller's alias was John Scott. Both protested innocence
before sentence passede Judge stated Scott was 28-years-
old and had been in pen for 3 years on 15 year term for
burglary and counterfeiting and that Reynolds was 30-
years-old ahd 3 times sentenced for burglary, the last
for life, Had bludgeoned Hoskins to death with steel
bar on night of April 30, 1833, in escape attempt. They
Claimed others had attacked Hoskins, At this time they
whre sentenced to be hanged on last Friday in June so
they were evidently respited until execution date,
MURDER, AMERICA, by Nash. Pages 329-330.
"The rope with which Reyndlds was huné in Hartford in 1833
is now hanging in the doorway of Hakkell's grocery store,
corner of North Main and Trumbull streets, It has the
ine and it attracts
zreat hangman s 'Noose and knot! combined, an
ceniderscle attention...' TIMES, New York City, 8~=))-1856
(6/2) 7 (oA At Sl eh ea
Teller’s alias was John Scott. Both protested innocence
before sentence passed. Judge stated Scott was 28eyears=
old and had been in pen for 3 years on 15 year term for
burglary and counterfeiting and that Reynolds was 30-
years-old ahd 3 times sentenced for burglary, the last
for life. Had bludgeoned Hoskins to death with steel
bar on night of April 30, 1833, in escape attempt. They
claimed others had attacked Hoskins, At this time they
wkre sentenced to be hanged on last Friday in June so
bhey were evidently oe until execution date.
MURDER, AMERICA, by Nash, Pages 329-330.
"The rope with which Reyndlds was huné in Hartford in 1833
is now hanging in the doorway of Hakell's grocery store,
corner of North Main and Trumbull streets, It has ba rs
ine it attracts
great hangman s 'Noose and knot! combined, and nf
easiderable attention,..' TIMES, New York City, 8=))-1856
TNE Wea 7 gab ay ace YB. BS
Tellers alias was John Scott. Both protested innocence
before sentence passed, Judge stated Scott was 28-years=
old and had been in pen for 3 years on 15 year term for
burglary and counterfeiting and that Reynolds was 30-
Old ahd 3 times sentenced for burglary, the last
Had bludgeoned Hoskins to death with steel
in escape attempt. They
At this time they
for life,
bar on night of April 30, 1833,
Claimed others had attacked Hoskins,
whre sentenced to be hanged on last Friday in June so
they were evidently respited until gegoution date,
MURDER, AMERICA, by Nash, Pages 329=330.
"The rope with nea Reyndlds was hung in Hartford in 1833
is now hanging in the doorway of Hakkell's grocery store,
corner of North Main and Trumbull streets, It ha: .
' Be ee ‘S
great hangman s 'Noose and knot! combined, and i
considerable ements TIMES, New York City, 8-l-185
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TELLER, Willaam and REYNOLDS, caesar G—-b-/F FB
tt
"Confessions of two malefactors, Teller & Reynolds, who
were executed at Hartford, Connecticut, on the sixth of
September, 1833, for the murder of izra Hopkins at the
Connect. cut State Prison, containing an account of their
numerous robberies, burglaries &c, Hartford, Hanmer &
Comstock, printers, 1833. (Copies at Connecticut Histori-
cal Society; Harvard Law Library; American Antiquarian
Society; New York Historical Society; Association of the
Bar, New York, Ne Y.) 8 pages, Teller and Reynolds
were serving long terms in the state prison at “ethers-~
field. In the course of an attempt in) er cnie they struck
Hoskins, a guard, and killed hime" 967 McDADE 2
The following notes taken from MOBILE, ALAe, COMMERCIAL
REGISTER & PA'I'RIOT for June 10, 18 33 concerning sentencing
TELLER, Willamm and REYNOLDS, caesar 9 7--/F FF
"
"Confessions of two malefactors, Teller & Reynolds, who
were executed at Hartford, Connecticut, on the sixth of
September, 1833, for the murder of izra Hopkins at the
Connect. cut State Prison, containing an account of their
numerous robberies, burglaries &c. Hartford, Hanmer &
Comstock, printers, 1833. (Copies at Connecticut Histori-
cal Society; Harvard Law Library; American Antiquarian
Society; New York Historical Societys Association of the
Bar, New York, Ne Y.) 68 pages, Teller and Reynolds
were serving long terms in the state prison at vethers-
field. In the course of an attempt oo eccae they. struck
Hoskins, a guard, and killed hime" 967 McDADE 2
The following notes taken from MOBILE, ALA.s, COMMERCIAL
REGISTER & PA'IRIOT for June 10, 1833 concerning sentencing
TELLER, Willaam and REYNOLDS, tacsar 9 7-G-/ PIS
*
"Confessions of two malefactors, Teller & Reynolds, who
were executed at Hartford, Connecticut, on the sixth of
September, 1633, for the murder of wra Hopkins at the
Connect cut State Prison, containing an account of their
numerous robberies, burglaries &ce
Comstock, printers, 1633,
tys Association of the
Bar, New York, Ne Ys) 68h pe Teller and Reynolds
were serving long terms in the state prison at vethers-
field, In the course of an attempt to escape thay struck
Hoskins, a guard, and killed him, 967 MoDABE 20S
The following notes taken from MOBILE, ALA., COMMERCIAL
REGISTER & PATRIOT for June 10, 1833 concerning sentencing
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