Diary, January 24-March 15, 1864.

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Diary, January 24-March 15, 1864.

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Diary of Morton's time at Libby Prison contains entries for only five dates: January 24, February 10 and 20, and March 7 and 15, 1864. Describes conditions at Libby Prison and Belle Isle, a massive escape from Libby, and the exchange of some prisoners.

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library

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Morton, Charles H., 1832-1882

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A physician and druggist in Quincy, Illinois, Morton joined the 84th Illinois Infantry as major in August 1862 and eventually became its colonel. Captured at Chickamauga in September 1863, he spent about six months in Libby Prison, Richmond, Viriginia. After the war he engaged in business and held several political offices in Quincy. He committed suicide on May 26, 1880. From the description of Diary, January 24-March 15, 1864. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record ...

Belle Isle (Prison)

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United States. Army. Illinois Infantry Regiment, 84th (1864).

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Libby Prison

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