Letter
John W. Davidson to A. A. Stevens, January 1, 1805
HEADQUARTERS CAMP MORTON,
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—first 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,
First Lieut. Co. D, 5th Regt. Vet. Reserve Corps, and Insp. Officer.
[Indorsement.]
Capt. W. T. HARTZ,
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Indianapolis, Ind.. Summary: J. W. Davidson reports to Col. A. A. Stevens that the prisoners of war at Camp Morton are in good health and well-maintained with adequate food, cleanliness, and security as of December 31, 1864.
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The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 8
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