R. H. Chilton to Respectfully transmitted with letter of Governor Vance inclosed and, February 10, 1865

February 10, 1865.

ADJUTANT AND INSPECTOR GENERAL’S OFFICE, Richmond, Va., February 10, 1865. Capt. T. W. HALL, Assistant Inspector-General, Salisbury, N. O.:

CAPTAIN: I inclose herewith a letter from Governor Vance,t upon which General Breckinridge, Secretary of War, has directed an inspection to be made. As you are engaged in an inspection of Salisbury, be pleased to make a full report of the condition of the Yankee prisons, the condition of the prisoners, &c., and call the attention of General Johnson to evils which can be corrected at once, and of those requiring the action of the Department advise me at once, in order that the necessary orders may be issued. State causes leading to the apparent inhumanity reported by the Governor as existing amongst the prisoners. As early and full a report as you can make is desired, with as little delay as possible.

I am, captain, respectfully,

your obedient servant, l

Assistant Adjutant and Inspector General.

[Indorsement.]

SALISBURY, N. C., February 17, 1865.

Respectfully transmitted with letter of Governor Vance inclosed and

accompanying report of inspection as ordered. į

TW HAE:

Assistant Inspector- General.