Lewis Buckner to and Post Inspecting Officer, January 21, 1865

Louisville, Ky., January 21, 1865.

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 21, 1865:

Conduct—good. Cleanliness—perfect. Clothing— Bedding —blankets. State of quarters—clean. State of mess-houses—clean. State of kitchen—clean. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of— full prison ration. Water—sutticient. Sinks—clean. Police of grounds—perfect. Drainage—good. Police of hospital—good. Attendance of sick—good. Hospital diet—usual. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—good.

Remarks and suggestions.—I have carefully inspected the military prison and take great pleasure in reporting that I found everything in good order; good discipline and systematic arrangement in the different departments of the prison. I would suggest that the stove in the kitchen hospital needs repairing. Captain Pratt, executive officer of the prison, certainly deserves credit for the efficient and faithful manner in which he discharges the duties of his position.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Captain and Post Inspecting Officer.

[Indorsement.]

Upon the 2d instant I addressed a letter, which I inclose,* asking the

permanent assignment of a regiment for duty at,the military prison to

relieve the Twentieth Kentucky Volunteer Infantry, which had been

on duty there for several weeks, and whose term was about expiring.

On the 12th instant the Thirtieth Wisconsin Veteran Infantry was