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Congressman ends up in Libby Prison!
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Congressman ends up in Libby Prison!
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10-20-2012, 09:48 AM
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 Congressman ends up in Libby Prison!
Alfred Ely was a member of Congress from Rochester,NY,when he was captured as a spectator in his wagon at the 1st Bull Run.He tried to explain that he was a civilian.None the less he was placed in Libby Prison as a political prisoner.This fell on deaf ears,especially Lincoln's.Then on Christmas Day he was exchanged for the Savannah and it's crew.He felt that Lincoln used him as a "Political Football",and swore he would Never vote for "That Man"again.
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Congressman ends up in Libby Prison! - HerbS - 10-20-2012 09:48 AM
RE: Congressman ends up in Libby Prison! - LincolnMan - 10-20-2012, 12:01 PM
RE: Congressman ends up in Libby Prison! - HerbS - 10-20-2012, 01:41 PM
RE: Congressman ends up in Libby Prison! - HerbS - 10-20-2012, 03:09 PM
RE: Congressman ends up in Libby Prison! - LincolnMan - 10-20-2012, 06:47 PM
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