The back of the envelope that contained Joseph Keegan's letter. On examining the scans Chris Barr noted that it reads 'Exm'd H.W.' denoting that it had been examined by the Confederates– as Chris noted, the H.W. likely represents none other than Camp Commandant Henry Wirz , suggesting he personally read and approved Joseph's letter. Wirz was later executed for his role at Andersonville (Fold3)

The back of the envelope that contained Joseph Keegan’s letter. On examining the scans Chris Barr noted that it reads ‘Exm’d H.W.’ denoting that it had been examined by the Confederates– as Chris noted, the H.W. likely represents none other than Camp Commandant Henry Wirz , suggesting he personally read and approved Joseph’s letter. Wirz was later executed for his role at Andersonville (Fold3)