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Morgan’s Raid Ends

Morgan’s men as prisoners in Western Penitentiary, Pennsylvania. Left to Right: Captain William Curry, 8th KY Cavalry; Lieutenant Andrew Church, 8th KY Cavalry; Lieutenant Leeland Hathaway, 14th KY Cavalry; Lieutenant Henry Brown, 10th KY Cavalry; Lieutenant William Hays, 20th KY Cavalry

150 years ago today, John Hunt Morgan’s cavalry raid into the north ended with the capture of all his remaining men. Above you can see a picture  of five of the raiders in prison in Pennsylvania. To learn the entire story of the raid, check out the post on the Civil War 150th blog.

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