A. P. Caraher to Office Supt. And Inspector Of Military Prisons, February 13, 1865

Camp Douglas, Chicago, Ill., February 13, 1865.

Respectfully forwarded to the Commissary-General of Prisoners, Washington, D. C. Approved. B. J. SWEET, Colonel Highth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps, Comdg. Post.

OFFICE PROVOST-MARSHAL OF PRISONERS, 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,

Lieutenant-Colonel Fourth Regiment Veteran Reserve Corps

and Provost-Marshal of Prisoners, Inspecting Officer.

Saint Louis, Mo., January 23, 1865.

Col. J. H. BAKER,

Provost-Marshal-General, Department of the Missouri :

SIR: I have the honor to submit the following inspection report of