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c. 1863 - Gates of Libby Prison

Richmond, Virginia

By now Libby Prison was so crowded that the union prisoners had to sleep "spoon-fashion".
They were head to foot in alternating rows along the floor. They were packed so tight that
when they slept, it became the responsibility of the highest ranking man in each room to
call out "spoon over!" throughout the night to enable everyone to roll over in unison.


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