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Wirz Case Recalled and Defense of Prisoner Voiced
The piece recalls Wirz case details with claims of impostor identification and flawed testimony. It cites lack of medicines and starvation in Confederate prisons, argues for or against execution, and includes Wirz appeals to the President and statements by Gen. Taylor supporting Wirz’s purported attempts to aid prisoners.
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Andersonville
Capt. Wirz
Union
South
Sheridan
Shenandoah Valley
Ind
Col. Ould
Savannah
Covode
Wirz
Eaiis
Tod
Goa