Papers, 1863-1908 bulk, 1863-1865.

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Papers, 1863-1908 bulk, 1863-1865.

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These papers relate primarily to George Howland's experiences of being taken prisoner by Confederate forces in May 1863, and subsequent confinement at Libby Prison and Castle Thunder Prison in Richmond, Virginia. The papers include a number of letters addressed to his siblings that detail the harsh conditions he and other war prisoners endured during their time of confinement from May 1863 to March 1865. Also includes a typescript copy of his reminiscence, "In Rebel War Prisons" that was published in the Brooklyn Eagle, March 14, 1894.

1 box (0.25 cubic ft.)

New York State Library

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New York State Library

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Howland, George W. (George Washington), 1838-1908.

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George W. Howland, boatman and engineer, was a native of Athens, Greene County, New York. During the Civil War, he was captain of the U.S.S. Emily, a mail and transport steamer in General Burnsides department at Roanoke Island, North Carolina. The vessel was seized by Confederate forces in the Caratuck Canal, N.C. on May 13, 1863. The crew was taken captive and subsequently confined for almost two years, first at Libby Prison, then later at Thunder Castle Prison in Richmond, Virginia. He was par...

Libby Prison

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Castle Thunder Prison (Richmond, Va.)

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