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Escape from New Orleans to Ship Island Prison Life
The narrator recalls surrender in 1865, rough ferry to Ship Island, and life in tents under guard. He describes fear, a guard chain anchor noise, and attempts to pass the dead line. Prison routines include hospital trough duty and tense encounters with sentries on the Gulf island.
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Col. Williams
New Orleans
Ship Island
Crescent City
Sherman
Calcutta
Ekal
Gulf