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Escapes from Rebel Prisons Told by Congressman Morgan
The narrative recounts five escape attempts by Representative Morgan of Missouri, famed as "the Escaper." It covers tunnels, moving trains, and the perilous routes from Confederate prisons, plus Morgan’s vivid accounts of capture, recapture, and survival through harsh winter, cold, and guard lapses.
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Margaret
Taree
Geath Guyway
Reife
Barhetlene
Kilerta
Morgan
Hiftevnth
Missouri
Margin
Hans
Strait
Renda
Fay
Cotacht
Wisin
Pin
Trinister
Hraiiel
Sorehtun
Aeelt Waa
Columidg
Bwine
Baldwin
Minnesota
Johnny Rebs
Ewing
Charlotte
N. C
Hnes
Congressman Cobb
Alabama
Speaker
Gettysburg
Texas
Longstreet
Mr. Cobb
Port Henry
Baltimore Harbor
Fort Delaware
Johnson's Island
Point Lookout
Potomac
Charleston Harbor
Pulaski
Delaware
Hoxtillbeen
Aera
Cara
Toes
Getom
Canada
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