Deescription of young boy who went missing from the Catholic Home in Watford on Sunday 8th inst. at 5pm, who was later found.
10th September 1901
Missing from his home at 16 Baker Street Hertford since 10:15am today, Teddy Tool age 7. Returned Home 20th August.
20th August 1901
Description of man who went missing from his home at Arkesden on 6th inst., who was later found.
10th September 1901
From Superintendent Hassell to All Stations – Copy of message from St. Albans City. Absconded from the Warren House Training Home for girls in this city about 7.30 a.m. this day, Ellen Curtis, age 15, rather short and well built, fresh complexion. fair hair, light blue eyes, wearing blue serge dress, light straw hat, dark ...
16 Jul 1903
Enquiries were made into an incident of a boy who had absconded.
19 Oct 1901
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Escaped from 3 Counties Asylum about 11.30 a.m. this day George Peter Holford age about 43, about 5 ft 6, medium build, moustache and hair turning grey, dressed in dark grey suit, dark overcoat, dark grey cap, private patient supposed native of Hertford. Transmitted to Sawbridgeworth. [Overwritten on this ...
18 Mar 1904
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Escaped from Leavesden Asylum about 4 p.m. today a male patient names Sears about 5 ft 10, complexion fair, dressed in light tweed jacket & vest, dark trousers, buckled boots, cap & red necktie, clothing marked M.A.L., will answer questions fairly well, information to Medical Superintendent Leavesden.
23 May 1903
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Escaped from the Three Counties Asylum this afternoon Frederick Stoten age 30, 5 ft 3, epileptic, wearing tweed coat and vest, white cord trousers, right eye discoloured, a native of Ansty near Buntingford. [Later over written by ‘Arrested’ Ed.]
02 Oct 1902
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Escaped from the Three Counties Asylum [Fairfield Hospital Ed.] this day William Curtis age about 30, 5 ft 11, complexion dark, small growth left side of nose, hair & beard dark, dressed in fustian [hardwearing Ed.] jacket & vest, cord trousers, clothing marked M6, lace boots & ...
09 Mar 1903
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Escaped from Leavesden Asylum today at 9 a.m. Charles Henry Alder, age 40, 5 ft 6, slight build, complexion dark, moustache and beard short, wearing light tweed suit, red necktie, cap and buckle boots, native of London, very peculiar in manner laughing and shaking his head when spoken ...
20 Jun 1903
From Acting Superintendent Hassell to All Stations – Escaped from Leavesden Asylum about 10 a.m. today John Smith aged 20, 5 ft 5, average build, complexion & hair dark, face slightly pitted, dress tweed suit & cap, no necktie, buckle boots, all clothing marked M.A.B., friends reside at 68 Clarendon Street London N.W.
16 Jun 1903
From Deputy Chief Constable to All Stations – Escaped from the 3 Counties Asylum Charles Heath age 50, 5 ft 9, wearing dark tweed coat and vest, dark cord trousers and serge cap, walks a little lame, has an impediment in his speech, a native of Huntingdon. Information to Medical Superintendent.
04 Apr 1903
From Superintendent Wood to All Stations – Escaped from Leavesden Asylum about 9.45 this morning Stephen Gazella about 35, 5 ft 3, dark complexion, stiff build, tweed suit, white linen shirt collar and tie, ordinary lace up boots, has the appearance of an Italian and walks in a jerky manner. Sawbridgeworth.
10 Apr 1904
