Letter
A. L. Tallman to J. V. Bomford, January 31, 1865
HEADQUARTERS FORT COLUMBUS,
New York Harbor, January 31, 1865.
Col. J. V. BOMFORD, Commanding Post:
SIR: I have the honor to submit the following inspection report of the condition of the prisoners of war at this station for the week ending 31st of January, 1865:
Conduct—good. Cleanliness—good. Clothing—tolerable. Bedding— scanty. State of quarters—good. State of mess-houses—good. State of kitchen—good. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of—according to existing regulations. Water—good. “Sinks—good. Police of grounds—good. Drainage—none required. Police of hospital—good. Attendance of sick—good. Hospital diet—as required; same as other patients in hospital. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—good.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. L. TALLMAN,
Second Lieutenant, Twentieth Battery, Inspecting Officer.
Second Lieutenant, Twentieth Battery, Inspecting Officer.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: New York Harbor. Summary: A. L. Tallman reports to Col. J. V. Bomford that the condition and treatment of prisoners of war at Fort Columbus in January 1865 are generally good, with adequate food, cleanliness, and health.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 8
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