From the Richmond Examiner, 11/9/1864
Burning of the Libby Prison Stables. - Between six and seven o'clock
on Monday, the frame stable, corner of Twentieth and Cary streets, opposite the
Libby Prison, was set on fire and burned to the ground before the firemen could
arrive upon the spot. The stable was in the occupancy of several horses
belonging to the commandant of the post, Major Turner, and other officers of the
prison - The loss is about one thousand dollars. But for the dampness prevailing
at the time, the Libby Prison would have been in some danger. As it was the
prisoners were very much concerned, and clamoured to be released.
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