E. A. Scovill to 128th Regiment Ohio Vol. Infantry, Inspecting Officer, January 29, 1865

Johnson’s Island, Ohio, January 29, 1865.

Col. CHARLES W. HILL, 128th Ohio Vol. Infty., Comdg. U. S. Forces, Johnson’s Island, Ohio:

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 29, 1865:

Conduct—good. Cleanliness—good. Clothing—comfortable. Bedding—fair. State of quarters—fair. State of mess-houses—good. State of kitechen—fair. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of—prisoners’ ration. Water—good,lake. Sinks—fair. Policeof grounds—not good on account of snow andice. Drainage—good. Police of hospital—very good. Attendance of sick—good. Hospital diet—good and abundant. General health of prisoners—very good. Vigilance of guard—good.

Remarks and suggestions.— Whole number of prisoners, 3,019; number of deaths since last report, 1; number of sick in hospital, 52,

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Camp Morton, Indianapolis, Ind., January 29, 1865.

Col. A. A. STEVENS, Commanding Camp Morton:

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