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Union Deserter Libby Prison Documents

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Union Deserter Libby Prison Documents
<B>Documents Related to the Case of a Union Soldier Accused of Desertion and Imprisoned in Libby Prison.</B></I> Includes the soldier's five page statement on 8th Army Corps Provost Marshal letterhead, 7.5” x 9.75”, very legible and in fine condition. Accompanying the statement is a request for pardon document initiated by the soldier's mother. The soldier identified variously as “<I>Baszilla Griffith</B></I>”, “<I>Basil Griffith</B></I>”, “<I>Barzilla Griffith</B></I>”, and “<I>Bazzila Griffith</B></I>” enlisted December 17, 1864 through the substitute program under the alias “<I>Lewis Hood</B></I>” and was attached to the 11th Connecticut Volunteers. He deserted on May 18, 1865 and was captured and imprisoned in Libby Prison, Richmond, Virginia.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)