Chancellorsville was Peter's second major battle, where he was captured when his officer did not hear the order to retreat. They were marched to Libby Prison.
After a week, Peter was released from Libby Prison and taken by ocean steamer to a parole camp in Annapolis.
He was then marched to a convalescent camp where he waited for months for a furlough and/or prisoner exchange that never happened.
Peter wrote lengthy letters describing the battle and Libby Prison. He sent home a sketch of Libby Prison and a Bible with numerous sketches that was passed down through our family.
Prisoners revolted over the deplorable camp conditions and were punished by being sent to a more heavily guarded camp and having rations cut. Finally they were sent to a better camp, then back to the battlefield.
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