Letter
Stephen Moore to R. J. McKee, January 13, 1865
HEADQUARTERS PRISON CAMP,
Elmira, N. Y., January 13, 1865.
Lieut. R. J. MCKEE, Acting Assistant Adjutant-General: LIEUTENANT: I have the honor to report that prisoners of war in this camp receive rations each man daily as follows: For breakfast, eight ounces of bread, eight ounces of meat; for dinner, eight ounces of bread, one pint and a half soup of excellent quality, made from meat, potatoes, onions, and beans. The great majority get a piece of meat in the soup. Extra-duty men receive per day twenty-four ounces of bread, sixteen ounces of meat, and two pints of soup, and coffee with each meal (three meals per day). I am, sir,
very respectfully, your obedient servant,
STEPHEN MOORE,
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, New Orleans, La., January 13, 1865.
'Asst. Agent of Exchange, Trans-Mississippi Dept., C. S. Army:
HDQRS. MILITARY DIVISION OF WEST MISSISSIPPI, New Orleans, La., January 13, 1865.
'Asst. Agent of Exchange, Trans-Mississippi Dept., C. S. Army:
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Elmira, N. Y.. Summary: Stephen Moore reports to R. J. McKee detailed daily rations provided to prisoners of war at Elmira Prison Camp, including variations for extra-duty men, ensuring adequate food supply during 1865.
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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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