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Prisoner of War Tunnel at Libby Prison Described
An insurgent wartime account details a tunnel escape from Libby Prison in 1864. It chronicles a perilous, months long plan led by prisoners including Rose and others, the tunneling effort under warehouse floors, guards and shared hunger, eventual breakout, and pursuit through the streets toward safety and recapture attempts, with references to Union officers and Confederate guards.
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Janaranes
New
Urongik Iu
Libby Pfisas
Bos Gimler
Minnas
Annie
Colepel
Shewredurt
Colona
Fance
Fisher Timaell
Potomac
Hook
Brosby
Ky Patralfa
Om Inc
Priscomin
Washiuits
Eee
Wim Col Amit
Galone
Rosé
West Bay
Theyorks
Wien
Sheete
Jay
Carl