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to detail a file of men for the prisoners benefit They then took the prisoners about ten steps from the road and commenced loading with balls. a Citizen asked Col. Eckels what he was gong to do with the Prisoners. His reply was that “he had” started him for the City of Washington and would soon have a clear script for him.”
The Prisoners asked Captain Armstrong “what they was going to do with him” and his reply was "G-d D-n you I will soon show you" He then had him shot four balls passing through him The murder took place about six miles from Auburn on the Rail Road toward Notasulga  My informant says he can give the names of the "Boys" that shot Andrews if necessary. Andrews was burned in a field owned by one Mr Carmack who buried him and will point out his grave 
It is supposed that his relatives never heard from him Capt Armstrong is said to be in Texas. Residence of Col. Eckels unknown. Many Union men in this vicinity was imprisoned and very badly treated Do you wish their treatment Reported. My health has been very Poor