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Andersonville Diary, Escape And List Of The Dead
by John L. Ransom
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help
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023 - Part 21 Pension Bill February 16 1880 House of Representatives
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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022 - Part 20 Honoring President James A Garfield
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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021 - Part 19 Ex-Prisoners And Pensioners
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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020 - Part 18 The War's Dead
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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019 - Part 17 Summary
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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018 - Part 16 Rebel Testimony
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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017 - Part 15 Michael Hoare's Escape Letter To John L Ransom
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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016 - Part 14 The Finis -- What Became Of The Boys
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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015 - Part 13 Safe And Sound End Of Diary
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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014 - Part 12 Final Escape -- A Successful Escape
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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013 - Part 11 Re-captured
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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012 - Part 10 Escape But Not Escape
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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011 - Part 9 Removed To Millen
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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010 - Part 8 Hospital Life
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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009 - Part 7 Moved Just In Time
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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008 - Part 6 The Raiders Put Down Including An Account Of The Hanging
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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007 - Part 5 From Bad To Worse
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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006 - Part 4 Andersonville Section 2
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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005 - Part 4 Andersonville Section 1
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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004 - Part 3 Pemberton Building Including Routed At Midnight
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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003 - Part 2 New Year's Day
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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002 - Part 1 The Capture
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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001 - Dedication And Introduction
John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help prisoners survive the ordeal. For further insights into Wirzs trial, you can also check out the Librivox recording Henry Wirz, Commander of Andersonville Confederate Prison Trial and Execution. - Summary by Wikipedia and David Wales
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John L. Ransom served as the quartermaster for Company A, 9th Michigan Volunteer Cavalry during the American Civil War and endured the harrowing experience of being a Union prisoner at the notorious Andersonville prison in Georgia. This poignant diary, published a few years after the war, provides a vivid account of his life in captivity. Please note that pages 193 through 301 include two significant sections the List of the Dead and a Recapitulation of Deaths by States, which are not included in this LibriVox recording. The Andersonville National Historic Site now stands as a solemn tribute to the former Camp Sumter, highlighting the brutal conditions faced by prisoners. Commanded by Major Henry Wirz—who was later tried and executed for his actions—this camp was tragically overcrowded, with conditions that led to the deaths of nearly 13,000 of the 45,000 Union soldiers held there, primarily due to scurvy, diarrhea, and dysentery. Friends and family often provided vital support to help
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