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WINDER, JOHN H.

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WINDER, JOHN H.
(1800 - 1865) Confederate brigadier general and commander of the Confederate Libby Prison, Belle Isle and the notorious prison at Andersonville. He escaped the hangman, dying just before war's end. War-date L.S. 1p. 4to., ""Department Henrico"", Mar. 19, 1862, to Capt. A. C. Godwin, Provost Marshall of Richmond. In part: ""...You will forward me report in regard to Fenton's case"". Co-signed by Winder's son, WILLIAM S. WINDER, Assistant Adjutant Commandant of the notorious Andersonville prison. Very good.