When was it published?

September 23, 1862 in Memphis Daily Appeal

Domestic News September 23, 1862

Memphis Daily Appeal

Q: What keywords are associated?

Prisoner Exchange, Vicksburg, Yankee Prisoners, Paroled, Civil War

Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee

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What is this article about?

Approximately 5,000 paroled Union prisoners were transported from Richmond to Vicksburg for exchange on Saturday and Sunday last, leaving 700 sick prisoners behind and relieving supply departments.

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Exchanged Paroled Prisoners-On Saturday morning last, 2,500 Yankee prisoners were sent down to Vicksburg under a small guard, where they embarked for Lincolndom, never to take up arms again until exchanged. About the same number left on yesterday morning. There are now only about seven hundred left in our hands at this point. They consist principally of the sick, who will be sent off as soon as they are able to leave. Their absence is a considerable relief to the commissary and quartermaster departments. Richmond Enquirer, 15th.

What sub-type of article is it?

Military

What keywords are associated?

Prisoner Exchange Vicksburg Yankee Prisoners Paroled Civil War

Where did it happen?

Richmond

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Richmond

Event Date

Saturday Morning Last And Yesterday Morning, Reported 15th

Outcome

approximately 5,000 prisoners exchanged and sent to vicksburg; 700 sick remaining; relief to commissary and quartermaster departments.

Event Details

2,500 Yankee prisoners sent down to Vicksburg under small guard on Saturday morning last, embarked for Lincolndom, paroled not to take arms until exchanged. About the same number left on yesterday morning. Only about seven hundred left, principally sick, to be sent off when able.