Gust. Heinrichs to J. H. Baker, January 3, 1865

Col. J. H. BAKER, Provost-Marshal-General, Department of the Missouri:

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 2, 1865:

Conduct—good. Cleanliness—improving. Clothing—sufficient, with a few exceptions. Bedding—good enough. State of quarters—clean. State of mess-houses—clean. State of kitchen—elean. Food, quality of—according to regulations. Food, quantity of—sufficient. Water— plenty. Sinks—the-same as last reported. Police of grounds—satisfactory. Drainage—sufficient, when it don’t freeze. Police of hospital—very good. Attendance of sick—same. Hospital diet—according to regulations, General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—generally satisfactory.

Remarks and suggestions.—I had the honor of accompanying the major general commanding the department through our prisons to-day. The general had a careful inspection and was made acquainted with all the suggestions and propositions made from this office in reference to the necessity and propriety of a change of location and other reforms

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proposed. I respectfully refer to what may be the general’s opinion: He told me that he was pleased with the cleanliness and the good order about the prisons.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,