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John Morgan’s Escape From Ohio Penitentiary Unfolded
A detailed narrative recounts Confederate raider John Morgan’s daring 1863 escape from the Ohio penitentiary at Columbus. It covers prison conditions, the planned uprising, a sewer tunnel reach, tools clandestinely acquired, and Morgan’s breakout via a challenging wall ascent and river crossing to Kentucky aided by trusted aides and a swift exit to safety.
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Don Pratt
Oakland Md
Washington Capital
Oakland
John Morran
Ohio
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John Morgan
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Kentucky
Cincinnati
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Ohio Penitentiary