Letter
A. P. Caraher to A. J. Johnson, January 23, 1865
Rock Island Barracks, Ill.
Rock Island Barracks, Ill., January 23, 1865.
Col. A. J. JOHNSON, 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 January 23, 1865:
Conduct—very good. Cleanliness—good. Clothing—good. Bedding—none. State of quarters—very good. State of mess-houses— no mess-houses. State of kitehen—very good. Food, quality of— good. Food, quantity of—as per circular from Commissary-General of Prisoners. Water—good. Sinks—not good. Police of grounds— very good. Drainage—good. Police of hospital—very good. Attend. ance of sick—very good. Hospital diet—very good. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—good.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
A. P. CARAHER,
Lieutenant-Colonel Fourth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps
and Provost-Marshal of Prisoners, Inspecting Officer.
Lieutenant-Colonel Fourth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps
and Provost-Marshal of Prisoners, Inspecting Officer.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Rock Island Barracks, Ill.. Summary: Lieutenant-Colonel A. P. Caraher reports to Colonel A. J. Johnson on the satisfactory condition, cleanliness, and health of prisoners at Rock Island Barracks in January 1865.
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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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