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Siege and Suffering at Point Lookout Prison Ship 1865
A first person narrative details the harrowing voyage to the Point Lookout prison ship, the harsh overcrowding, foul water, and brutal conditions. Prisoners endure hunger, disease, and forced labor while witnessing guard brutality and the moral gloom of captivity, as the narrative recalls life aboard the vessel and the ordeal of confinement.
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Kuderiotl
Capa Tive
Jugioly S
Mijor
Schofiuld
Cape
Pearson
Simonton
Womles
Abely
Iy Cominy
Hostilly
By & Gene Uu
Msel
Cape Hatteras
Wimoet
Phuy
Neptune
Goren
Mount Lookout
Wiese Co
Nat
Johnie Nat
Fk Boph
Dixie
Point Laukout
Maryland
Mary Land
Syvaron
Morgan
Jill
Gunrgian
Mill
Olliem
Hill
Wishburne
Hillawid
Mensantin
Huh
Martil Tale Treas
Rovian
America
Greenback Labor Party
St. Louis
Joma Harpur
Alexandar H. Stephens
Dhat
Georgia
Hays
Leon Teving
Aone
Turk
Stephena
Rial
Sin
Lie
Govargor
St. Maul
Minn
New York Sun
Enya
Winnepey
Rosier
Canadian Pacifc Railway
Qilana
Caunds Pacis
Dufendant