E. A. Scovill to Col. Charles W. Hill, January 22, 1865

Commanding U. S. Forces, Johnsows 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 22, 1865:

Conduct—good. Uleanliness—good. Clothing—fair. Bedding— plenty of blankets and straw now being issued. State of quarters— fair. State of mess-houses—fair. State of kitchen—good. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of—full prisoners’ ration except potatoes. Water—lake and good. Sinks—fair. Police of grounds—not good on account of snow and ice, Drainage—good. Police of hospital—good. Attendance of sick—good. Hospital diet—good. General health of prisoners—very good. Vigilance of guard—good. Remarks and suggestions.— Whole number of prisoners, 3,063; number in hospital, 46; number of deaths since last report, 2. I would respectfully suggest that the following articles be added to the sutler’s list: Buttons (not metal), pins, shoe-strings. Very respecttully,

your obedient servant,