A. P. Caraher to Alexander J. Johnson, January 9, 1865

Rock Island Barracks, Ill., January 9, 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 9, 1865: Conduct—good. Cleanliness—good. Clothing—good. Bedding—

*See foot-note, Series I, Vol. XI, Part I, p. 1053. See ibid., p. 1056. { Omitted.

none. State of quarters—very good. State of mess-houses—no messhouses. 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. Attendance of sick— very good. Hospital diet—very good. General health of prisoners— good. Vigilance of guard—good.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Lieutenant-Colonel Fourth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps
and Provost-Marshal of Prisoners, Inspecting Officer.
{Indorsement. ]
The weather for the past week has been unusually fine. The improvements of the quartermaster’s department regarding the sinks and
water-works are near completion, and tbe latter part of the week will
find them ready for use The prison hospital has been visited by Dr.
R. H. Coolidge, medical inspector, U. S. Army, during the past week.