From the Official Records, Ser. II, Vol. VI, p. 87

C. S.  PRISON Richmond, July 6, 1863.

Brig. Gen. J. H. WINDER,
            Commanding Department of Henrico:

GENERAL: In accordance with instructions contained in Special Orders, No. 160, I have selected by lot from the entire number of Federal captains confined in this prison (not including two in hospital under medical treatment) two for execution, viz, Capt. Henry Washington Sawyer, Company K, First New Jersey Cavalry; Capt. John M. Flinn, Company F, Fifty-first Indiana Infantry.

I have the honor to be, general, your obedient servant,

TH. P. TURNER,
Captain, Commanding.

[Indorsement.]

JULY 7, 1863.

Respectfully referred to the Secretary of War and ask instructions as to time of execution.

JNO. H. WINDER,
Brigadier- General.

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