Horatio Roberts, February 6, 1865

HEADQUARTERS WEST’S BUILDINGS HOSPITAL,
Baltimore, Md., February 6, 1865.

Surg. A. CHAPEL, U.S. Volunteers, Commanding Hospital:

Str: I have the honor to submit the following report of the condition of the prisoners of war at this station for the week ending February 4, 1865:

Conduct—good. Cleanliness—good. Clothing—sufficient. Bedding—good. State of quarters—good. State of mess-houses—good. State of kitchen—good. Food, quality of—excellent. Food, quantity of—sufficient. Water—good. Sinks—good. Police of grounds— good. Drainage—good. Police of hospital—good. Attendance of sick—excellent. Hospital diet—good, General health of prisoners— good as could be expected from the nature of their wounds and diseases. Vigilance of guard—good.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Second Lieut., Veteran Reserve” Corps, and Inspecting Officer.
{Indorsement. Received February 1, 1865, of Brig. Gen. W. N. R. Beall, paroled
commissioner for supplying Confederate prisoners, the following-named
articles: Twenty-five pair pants, 25 pair shoes, 25 blankets, 3 dozen
pair woolen socks.
Respectfully referred to the Commissary-General of Prisoners.