Lewis Buckner to and Post Inspecting Officer, January 28, 1865

Louisville, Ky., January 28, 1865.

SIR: Ihave the honor to submit the following inspection report of the condition of the prisoners of war at this station for the week ending January 28, 1865:

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

Remarks and suggestions.—In regard to the fire which occurred at the prison on the 27th January, 1865, I am, in common with the committee appointed to investigate the cause and origin of said fire, satisfied from the evidence adduced that it was accidental, and that blame attaches to no one, and would suggest that great credit is due to the officers and soldiers on guard at the time for the great exertions used by them, and which were successful, in saving the remaining buildings of the prison. This report would have been forwarded sooner but for the fact that I have been ill and confined to my room by sickness so as to be unable to attend to business of any kind.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Captain and Post Inspecting Officer.