O.R.--SERIES II--VOLUME VI [S# 119]

UNION AND CONFEDERATE CORRESPONDENCE, ORDERS, ETC., RELATING TO PRISONERS OF WAR AND STATE FROM JUNE 11, 1863, TO MARCH 31, 1864.--#12

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA,
Fort Monroe, September 16, 1863.

Hon. ROBERT OULD, Agent of Exchange, Richmond, Va.:

SIR: I am in possession of reliable information which states that Andrew Johnson, confined in Castle Thunder, is subject to "horrible treatment." Will you cause inquiry to be made into this case and let me know his condition at your earliest convenience?

Very respectfully, your obedient servant,

S. A. MEREDITH,
Brigadier-General and Commissioner for Exchange.

[ First indorsement.]

OFFICE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS,
Richmond, Va., September 21, 1863.

Respectfully referred to Brig. Gen. John H. Winder, commanding department.

RO. OULD,
Agent of Exchange.

[Second indorsement.]

HEADQUARTERS DEPARTMENT OF THE HENRICO,
Richmond, September 21, 1863.

Respectfully referred to Captain Alexander, commanding C. S. prison. By order of General Winder:

W. S. WINDER,
Assistant Adjutant-General.

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[Third indorsement.]

Respectfully referred to headquarters.

The only complaint Johnson makes is that his diet is not as good as he desires, and says he has no other complaint to make.

Respectfully, your obedient servant,

G. W. ALEXANDER,
Assistant Adjutant-General and Assistant Provost-Marshal.

[Fourth indorsement. ]

OFFICE EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS,
Richmond, Va., September 21, 1863.

Respectfully returned to Brig. Gen. S. A. Meredith, agent for exchange of prisoners.

I am perfectly satisfied, from diligent inquiry, that there is no foundation for the charge that Johnson's treatment has been "horrible," or in any manner has been different from that of other prisoners confined at Castle Thunder. I refer you to Rev. Mr. Scandlin for the facts in this regard, as stated by Johnson himself.

RO. OULD,
Agent of Exchange.

[Fifth indorsement.]

OFFICE COMMISSIONER FOR EXCHANGE OF PRISONERS,
Fort Monroe, Va., September 23, 1863.

Respectfully returned to Col. William Hoffman, Commissary-General of Prisoners, and refer him to above indorsement of R. Ould, rebel agent of exchange.

S. A. MEREDITH,
Brigadier-General and Commissioner for Exchange.

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