Letter

W. H. Woodman to A. A. Gibson, January 7, 1865

Boston Harbor

Maj. A. A. GIBSON, Commanding Fort Warren:

SIR: I have the honor to submit the following inspection report of the condition of prisoners of war at this station for the week ending Saturday, January 7, 1865:

Conduct—orderly. Cleanliness—satisfactory. Clothing—in as good order as the limited allowance will permit. Bedding—generally in good order, State of quarters—neat and clean. State of mess-houses—well conducted. State of kitchen—clean and well conducted. Food, quality of—good. Food, quantity of—the full allowance. Water—good. Sinks—in good order. Police of grounds—every morning. Drainage— good. Police of hospital—no special hospital for prisoners. Attendance of sick—regular. Hospital diet—good. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—satisfactory.

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

W. H. WOODMAN,
First Lieut., First Batt. Mass. Vol. Artillery, Inspecting Officer.
Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Boston Harbor. Summary: W. H. Woodman reports to Maj. A. A. Gibson that the condition, cleanliness, food, and health of prisoners of war at Boston Harbor in January 1865 are satisfactory and well maintained.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 8 View original source ↗