Unknown to Charles W. Hill, January 15, 1865

Johnson’s Island, Ohio, January 15, 1865.

Col. CHARLES W. HILL, Commanding U. S. Forces, Johnson’s Island :

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 15, 1865: s

Conduct—good. Cleanliness—good. Clothing—good. Bedding— plenty of blankets, but little straw. State of quarters—fair. State of mess-houses—fair. State of kitchen—fair. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of—prison ration, except potatoes. Water—lake and good. Sinks—fair. Police of grounds—fair as weather will allow. Drainage—good. Police of hospital—excellent. Attendance of sick— good. Hospital diet—good, varied, and abundant. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—good.

Remarks and suggestions.—W hole number of prisoners, 3,047; number sick in hospital, 43; number cases smallpox, 2; number deaths since last report, 2; mr a 3

ery respectfu rour obedient servant, we a E. A. SCOVILL, Lieut. Col. 128th Ohio Vol. Infantry and Inspecting Officer.

The foregoing report is approved. Lieut. Samuel H. Waldie, Sixth Arkansas Infantry, reported by me in letter dated 10th instant as missing, undoubtedly went with the party of other prisoners of war to New Orleans for exchange.

Respectfully referred to the Commissary-General of Prisoners.

CHAS. W. HILL, Colonel 128th Ohio Volunteer Infantry, Commanding Post.