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The Daily Dispatch: October 21, 1861., [Electronic resource] 2 0 Browse Search
Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2. 1 1 Browse Search
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Benson J. Lossing, Pictorial Field Book of the Civil War. Volume 2., Chapter 1: effect of the battle of Bull's Run.--reorganization of the Army of the Potomac.--Congress, and the council of the conspirators.--East Tennessee. (search)
club called The Richmond Prison. Association, of which Mr. Ely was made President, July 26, 1861. and at their first meeting, held on the day of organization, they were enlivened by speeches, songs, and toasts. For a full account of prison-life in this Richmond tobacco warehouse, see Ely's Journal; Lieutenant Harris's Prison Life in Richmond; Five Months in Rebeldom, or Notes from the Diary of a Bull's Rum Prisoner; and General Corcoran's Captivity. Among the early prisoners was Lieutenant Isaac W. Hart, of Indiana, whose praise was on the lips of all his fellow-captives, because of his overflowing spirits, vivacity, and, wit. He told funny stories and sung good songs. One composed by himself, always provoked hopeful feelings. when he sang it. It was entitled The prisoner's song, and its burden was the prospect of a speedy exchange. Its concluding words were :--And when we arrive in the Land of the Free, They will smile and welcome us joyfully; And when we think of the Rebel ban