From the Richmond Dispatch, 4/16/1863, p. 1, c. 5

Libby Prison. – Twelve abolition prisoners were received into this prison yesterday. Two belonged to the 11th Pa. Cavalry, six to the 1st New York Rifles, and four to the N Y Artillery. They were captured near Suffolk, where the enemy is reported to have a large force of cavalry posted. Some 200 Abolitionists are now here awaiting transportation to the United States.

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