Geo. W. Ahl to Augustus Schoepf, January 22, 1865

January 22, 1865.

January 22, 1865, Brig. Gen. A. SCHOEPF, 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—proper attention paid to. Clothing— good, with a few exceptions, but insufficient. Bedding—bunk and blankets. State of quarters—clean and comfortable. State of messhouses—in an excellent condition. State of kitchen—clean and well conducted. Food, quality of—very good. Food, quantity of—sufticient. Water—good and sufficient. Sinks—are kept clean. Police of grounds—well conducted. Drainage—very good. Police of hospital— well conducted. Attendance of sick—prisouers receive excellent care and attention. Hospital diet—very good and sufficient. General health of prisoners—about 83 per cent. sick; fifteen deaths during the week. Vigilance of guard—good.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Captain, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General and Insp. Officer.