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The Progress in Shreveport, Louisiana

17 Jul 1897

Page 6

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The Progress

Location

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1897

Page

6

A Bull Run Captive and the Civil War Bonds of War

The wartime diary of Captain W. H. Merrell recounts his capture at Bull Run and care from Confederate soldiers. He recalls kindness from foes, shelter in a crowded hospital tent, parole, and a cross-page journey to Richmond with Confederate wounded. A Virginian woman offers bread and mercy at a Culpeper station.

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W. H. Merrell Bull Run Merrell Henry W. Slocum Twenty-seventh New York Volupteera Louisiana Leas Aieutenant Hever Mol William E. Boggs Wainsboro Manassas Richmond Culpeper Scott Firth Ymeself
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Kilmer recounts Civil War ordeal and Libby prison hospital

The narrator recalls a mysterious departure at dawn and an Asian demonstration in old Virginia. He reflects on sleepless nights and bloodied clothing after the Manassas flood, praising a loyal donor from New York. Merrell is sent to Libby prison hospital for Gall Run captives.

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Omppis Old Virginia Manassas New York Merrell Libby Prison George L. Kilmer
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