Congressman ends up in Libby Prison!

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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.