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Libby Prison, in Richmond, Va., a Confederate prison for captured Union officers in the American Civil War. It was previously a tobacco warehouse. Living conditions were extremely bad; the food, sometimes lacking altogether, was poor and sanitation practically nonexistent. Thousands died there. Except for Andersonville Prison, Ga., Libby Prison was the most notorious in the Confederacy.
BibliographySee F. A. Bartleson, Letters from Libby Prison (ed. by M. W. Peelle, 1956). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| She was instrumental in helping with the famous breakout at the Libby Prison, when 109 men tunneled their way to freedom. His maternal grandfather, who lived in Philadelphia, received a commendation from President Abraham Lincoln after his escape from the Confederate's infamous Libby Prison. His maternal grandfather, who lived in Philadelphia, received a commendation from President Abraham Lincoln after his escape from the Confederate's infamous Libby Prison. |
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