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Newspaper
Devils Lake Inter Ocean
Location
Devils Lake, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1888
Page
3
A rugged narrative recounts a perilous retreat of engineers and companions from pursuers. Knight and Brown lead a treacherous escape through woods, gardens, and ravines, evading hunters and hounds, with near captures and a perilous river crossing before reaching safety and recounting their ordeals.
An extended escape tale follows eight men from a Confederate prison as they travel by river and land with aid from Union supporters. They endure hunger, cold, and near capture, reach the Tennessee River, then the Gall Lory and finally Washington, where Lincoln meets them and government officials pledge support for their return to duty.
In Washington we met Secretary Stanton and Gen. Hitchcock after a Long reception with leaders including Grant. The interview covered our expedition and Impressions of the South, with notes on General Mitchel and hopes for the war, while casual remarks referenced a lucky phrase from a past encounter.
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