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Andersonville- Presidential Order for the Execution of Henry Wirz and Conf. Veterans Doc. [182442]

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Andersonville- Presidential Order for the Execution of Henry Wirz and Conf. Veterans Doc.  [182442]
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A complete General Court Martial Orders No.607 outlines the "malicious(ly), willful(ly), and traitorous(ly)" crimes committed by Henry Wirz for loss of life while commanding the prison camp at Andersonville , Ga. These orders given by the Executive Mansion of President Andrew Johnson. A loose leaf document with two hole punch and removed from a larger binding. At 4.75 in. X 7 in. A second article was published by the "Headquarters United Confederate Veterans/ New Orleans, May 22, 1909, General Orders No. 15". This single page document outlines the erection of a monument for Henry Wirz at Andersonville, Ga. by the Daughters of he Confederacy. It is a vindication justly due Henry Wirz for his actions at the Andersonville prison while under his command according a "band of Southern Women". It would appear to some, that the charges against Henry Wirz were unjustified. A fine document without folds or tears. 5.5 in. X 8.75. [ New York