Martin Burke to H. W. Wessells, January 6, 1865

New York Harbor, January 6, 1865.

Brig. Gen. H. W. WESSELLS, Commissary-General of Prisoners, Washington, D. 0.: SIR: Brigadier-General Beall, O, S. Army, was turned over to me as a prisoner last night by Brigadier-General Paine, U. S. Army,

by order

of Major-General Halleck, U.S. Army. Shall I restrict him to the
actual rations of prisoners of war like all the rest, or shall I allow him
to make purchases for his own use, as he appears to be off parole only
until the cotton arrives?
Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

Lieutenant-Colenel, U. S. Army, Commanding.
[First indorsement.]