Letter
Edwin Frey to James Washburn, January 30, 1865
HEADQUARTERS MILITARY PRISON, ATHENEUM,
Wheeling, W. Va., January 30, 1865.
Col. JAMES WASHBURN, Military Commander of Wheeling, W. Va :
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 28, 1865: da
Conduct—good. Cleanliness—good. > Clothing—middling. Bedding—good. State of quarters—fine. State of mess-houses—good. State of kitchen—good. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of— prescribed ration. Water—good. Sinks—good. Police of grounds— good. Drainage—bad. Police of hospital—very good. Attendance of sick—very good. Hospital diet—good. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—strict.
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,
EDWIN FREY,
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Prison, and Inspecting Officer.
* See also Hitchcock to Stanton, February 1, p. 162.
Lieutenant-Colonel, Commanding Prison, and Inspecting Officer.
* See also Hitchcock to Stanton, February 1, p. 162.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Wheeling, W. Va.. Summary: Edwin Frey reports to James Washburn on January 30, 1865, detailing the satisfactory conditions and strict guard vigilance at the Wheeling military prison for the week ending January 28.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 8
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