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Newspaper
Fayette Reporter
Location
Fayette, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1911
Page
8
A fragmentary sketch compiled from the diary of Mir Connabuel, edited and read to the author before his death, submitted for publication as part of the semicentennial Perey program.
Fragmentary diary entry describes a diagram of escape routes from Belle Isle prison with guard posts and medical checks at gateways. It recounts crossing the river by ferry, the boat ride to Anapolis, Maryland, and admissions of illness among crew, ended with gratitude to supporters and a note praising a health tonic.
Amid siege era chaos Comstock plans a break from prison as two doctors and armed guards block the way He and ally Coolridge seize bread and water then slip toward parole observing sentries and the guard line He reaches the parole crowd near the tobacco house and later boards a transport toward Petersburg City Point and James River with fellow soldiers Old Glory waving in triumph
The fragment outlines a chaotic scene where robbers threaten the vulnerable, while a defender attempts to steady fear and protect the weak. Amid roars and gunfire, a tense struggle unfolds as a counter effort seeks to secure safety and deter further danger.
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