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Made effort to escape from a box car - jumped, with 3 others.  Separated - lost - barnyard 40 days.

Rescued by Negroes, given boat, finally shown way to Northern lines.

114th O.V.I.

Captain Ephraim Brown of N.L. laughed at [[?]] men crossing Gulf to Texas - boasted sensation delightful, like riding a load of hay -

Failed to hold out according to promise, "and he could not have comprehended a joke if that article had floated around as plentiful as blackberries on Brier Ridge"
John H. Kelly of N.L.

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