E. K. Allen to W. P. Richardson, January 21, 1865

Col. W. P. RicHARDSON, 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 21, 1865:

Conduct—good. Cleanliness—fair. Clothing—generally comfortable. Bedding—improving. State of quarters—good. State of messhouses—good. State of kitchen—very good. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of—sufficient. Water—good and sufficient. Sinks—in good order. Police of grounds—good. Drainage—fair. Police of hospital—excellent. Attendance of sick—sufficient. Hospital diet—good. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—unexceptionable.

Remarks and suggestions.—Since my last report no material change has taken place except in the increase of prisoners, most of whom have been wounded and necessarily require hospital treatment, increasing the necessary hospital accommodations and medical attention, all of which have been supplied. The smallpox is still prevailing to some extent, but vaccination is going on and very soon all will have been favored with this means of prevention. There is wanted in prison one [No.] 6 cooking-stove with pans for baking corn bread. I suggest the best Premium as the cheapest and most durable kind of stove for prison use.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,