In Senate, March 19, 1831
Subtitle: Report of the select committee, on the communication of Samuel M. Hopkins, relative to the conduct of Elam Lynds, late Keeper of the Sing-Sing Prison
Series: S -- no. 60; Senate document (New York (State). Legislature. Senate) -- 1831, no. 60
Publisher: The Legislature
Published: 1831
Place of publication: Albany, N.Y
Language: eng
Number of pages: 34
Subjects: Correctional personnel; Malpractice; Corruption investigation; Sing Sing Prison
Other titles: Report of the select committee, on the communication of Samuel M. Hopkins, relative to the conduct of Elam Lynds, late Keeper of the Sing-Sing Prison
Notes: Caption title.

Elam Lynds, prison administrator, oversaw construction of the new Mount Pleasant State Prison on the bank of the Hudson River at Sing Sing, NY. Known as a strict disciplinarian (and often accused of cruelty) he was twice warden at Sing Sing, and twice warden at the Auburn State Prison.