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- Collection: Peter Dawson, acct. 1322
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Dawson Accused of Making his Prostitutes Into Slaves
Article details the investigation of Peter Dawson, account holder at the EISB, and alleges his oversight of a business involving prostitution. See the third and forth column under the heading "Look Here! Look Here!"
Dawson, Peter; 1855 Census
1855 Census highlighting Rebecca Dawson (acct. 8996) and Peter Dawson (acct. 1322)
NY Times Condemns Judge for Giving Dawson Two-Month Sentence but His Prostitutes Six-Month Sentences
Peter Dawson Convicted of Assault
The New York Times article details the conviction of Peter Dawson, an EISB customer and Fourth Ward resident, for the September 1857 assault and battery of Mr. Potts.
Peter Dawson Sent to Prison
New York Daily Tribune update on the case against Peter Dawson. See column 6. Dawson was sent to prison for two months and fined $50 for keeping a "disorderly house."
