J. V. Bomford to Eighth U. S. Infantry, Commanding Post, February 6, 1868

New York Harbor, February 6, 1868.

COMMISSARY-GENERAL OF PRISONERS, Washington City, D. C.:

SIR: In compliance with paragraph 12 of circular from the Commissary-General of Prisoners, dated Washington, D. ©., April 20, 1864, I have the honor to submit for your approval the inclosed special estimate of clothing required for the use of prisoners of war at this post, and to state that although all of the amount specified is not now actually required, yet it is deemed necessary to keep a small quantity on hand to meet the frequent demands for clothing consequent on the liability of having the class of prisoners for whom it is intended for issue sent to this point at any moment, many of whom are entirely destitute of bedding, and in a great measure of the necessary clothing to insure cleanliness and comfort.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Colonel Eighth U. S. Infantry, Commanding Post.