Letter

W. H. Woodman to CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION AND CONFEDERATE. 141, January 28, 1865

Boston Harbor, January 28, 1865.

Maj. H. A. ALLEN, Commanding Fort Warren:

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 28, 1865:

Conduct—orderly. Cleanliness—satisfactory. Clothing—in good order. Bedding—in good order. State of quarters—as neat and clean as can be expected. State of mess-houses—clean and 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—once every day. Drainage—good. Police of hospital—no special hospital for prisoners. Attendance of sick— regular. Hospital diet—as ordered by surgeon; good. General health of prisoners—good. Vigilance of guard—satisfactory,

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

First Lieut., First Batt, Mass, Vol. Arty., and Inspecting Officer.

CORRESPONDENCE, ETC.—UNION AND CONFEDERATE.

Editor's Notes
From: Operations in Missouri, Arkansas, Kansas, Indian Territory, 1861–62. Location: Boston Harbor. Summary: W. H. Woodman reports to Maj. H. A. Allen that the prisoners of war at Fort Warren are in good health, well cared for, and the facility is clean and orderly as of January 1865.
Sources
The War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume 8 View original source ↗