Wirz, Henry, 1823-1865 to George C. Gibbs
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01705 Author/Creator: Wirz, Henry, 1823-1865 Place Written: Andersonville, Georgia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 20 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 22.5 x 17.5 cm. Order a Copy
Captain Wirz, the commandant of Andersonville Prison, tells Colonel Gibbs that there are no mules fit for transport but grants him authority to impress any mules needed. Written at Camp Sumter, also known as Andersonville Prison,
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