Letter

> i J. W. DAVIDSON to W. T. Hartz, January 1, 1805

Indianapolis, Ind., January 1, 1805.

Col. A. A. STEVENS, Commanding Camp Morton:

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 December 31, 1864:

Conduct—good. Cleanliness—good state. Clothing—good. Bedding—good. State of quarters—kept well policed. State of mess. houses—have none. State of kitchen—good. Food, quality of—tirst class. Food, quantity of—sufficient, being according to orders. Water—sufficient. Sinks—sufficient. Police of grounds—good. Drainage—complete. Police of hospital—thorough. Attendance of sick— good. Hospital diet—first’class. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—thorough.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

> i J. W. DAVIDSON,
First Lieut. Co. D, 5th Regt. Vet. Reserve Corps, and Insp. Officer.
[Indorsement.]
Capt. W. T. HARTZ,
Asst. Adjt. Gen., Office Commissary-General of Prisoners:
CAPTAIN: I have the honor to state that during the past week the
weather has been more favorable and the barracks and camp have been
thoroughly policed.

Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Indianapolis, Ind.. Summary: First Lieutenant J.W. Davidson reports to Captain W.T. Hartz that prisoner of war conditions at Camp Morton in late 1864 are good, with adequate food, cleanliness, health, and security.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 8 View original source ↗