Letter
A. P. Caraher to A. J. Johnson, January 30, 1865
Rock Island Barracks, IUl.
Rock Island Barracks, IUl., January 30, 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 30, 1865:
Conduct—very good. Cleanliness—good. Clothing—good. Bedding—none. State of quarters—very good. State of mess-houses— no mess-houses. State of kitchen—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. Attendance 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.
[Indorsement.]
Lieutenant-Colonel Fourth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps
and Provost-Marshal of Prisoners, Inspecting Officer.
[Indorsement.]
After a personal inspection the within report is concurred in.
Respectfully referred to the Commissary-General of Prisoners.
Respectfully referred to the Commissary-General of Prisoners.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Rock Island Barracks, IUl.. Summary: A. P. Caraher reports to Col. A. J. Johnson on January 30, 1865, that the Rock Island Barracks prisoners of war are in good condition overall, with satisfactory conduct, cleanliness, and health but lacking bedding and mess-houses.
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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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