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November 11, 1865

NEW-YORK TRIBUNE, Nov. 11, 1865 

* Execution of Captain Henry Wirz
* Andersonville Civil War prison - Georgia


Column heads on the ftpg: "Execution Of Henry Wirz" "How the Condemned Met His Death" "Review of His Life and Character" "Singular Statement" "A Scheme to Take Poison" "The Charges and Specifications" "Efforts of Mr. Schade in the Prisoner's Behalf" "Gratitude of Wirz--His Last Letter".
Henry Wirz was the "demon" commandant of the notorious Andersonville Prison.
Eight pages, never bound, untrimmed, overall nice condition.

Category: Pre-Civil War