LETTER FROM GENERAL J.H. WILSON ANNOUNCING THE ARREST OF HENRY WIRZ (MAY 17, 1865)
Head Quarters Cavalry Corps M.D.M.
Macon Ga May 17th 1865
General
I have the honor to report that I have arrested Capt H. Wirz C. S. A. notorious as Commandant of the Andersonville Prison; and have sent him under guard to Genl Thomas. I forward herewith all the records &c of the Prison that could be found and also other papers relating to his cruel treatment of our men.
I respectfully request that this miscreant be brought before a General Court Martial in Washington D. C. Where the evidence in his case can be most readily obtained.
I am General Very Respectfully
Your obedient Servant
J. H. Wilson
Brvt Maj. Genl.
Comdg Cav Corps, M.D.M.