Authorities pretend to fear that John Rogers may escape from 227-241
New London prison. He is placed in irons. Conveyed to the
solitary and unfinished “inner prison.” At death’s door.
Rescued by the midnight outcry of his son. Death of his
sister Bathsheba. His release. Settlement of remainder of
the James Rogers estate. Effort to illegally arrest and
imprison John Rogers for “attempt to baptize” a person,
which purpose failing, Governor Saltonstall issues a
warrant for his arrest on charge of insanity. Imprisoned
on this charge and window of prison darkened by a plank.
Protest in behalf of John Rogers by an English lieutenant.
Mob in favor of prisoner tear the plank from the prison
window. Evening examination of John Rogers by Governor
Saltonstall in regard to his mental condition. Plot to
secure dark and solitary imprisonment of John Rogers in
Hartford jail. John Rogers informed of the plot. Escapes
by night to Long Island. “Hue and Cry” sent after him.
John Rogers, Jr., fined for his outcry in the night. John
Rogers is favored by the governor of New York. Returns to
New London and attempts to secure trial of the judges who
conducted the unfair trial by which Joan Jackson was
consigned to slavery. Is non-suited by influential
enemies. Death of Samuel Rogers. Death of Captain James
Rogers. Marriage of John Rogers to Sarah Cole