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Winder, John Henry

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1800-1865

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

J.T. Kerby Letter

 Collection
Identifier: SC 00299
Scope and Contents

Letter from J.T. Kerby, V. District, Eastern Prison, Cell No. 3, to Brigadier General John Henry Winder, Commanding Department, Henrico. He hears that a committee of the House of Representatives is about to look into the prison. He writes to an officer who "entertains a strong prejudice" against him to tell of the unjust and inhumane punishments inflicted upon Southern soldiers there. He desires an interview with Winder or his adjutant Capt. Pegram.

Dates: 1863 April 10