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Portrayal of Private William Webb, Civil War Soldier of the 29th Connecticut Volunteers

But in 1855, I disappointed him; I committed a crime and I was sent to the Wethersfield State Prison where I spent 4 years of my life. That song that you heard me sing about freedom, I just gave it all back. But, I served my years.

Commitment papers of William Webb to the Wethersfield State Prison

Tolland County Superior Court Records & State Prison Commitment Papers relating to William Webb

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