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.