| Dr. Handy has preserved in his letter-book an
original copy of
PRISON RULES AT FORT DELAWARE,
which we give in full:
HEADQUARTERS FORT DELAWARE,July
8th, 1864. I. Toll call at reveille and retreat.II.
Police call at 7 A. M. and 4 P. M.III. Breakfast call at 8 A. M.; dinner,
2 P. M.IV. Sergeants in charge of the prisoners will exact from them
a strict compliance with the above calls, which will be regularly enforced,
and must promptly report to the officer in charge, the number present and
absent, sick, etc.; and any who are guilty of insubordination, or any violation
of the rules of this prison. They must also notify their men that if they
do not promptly obey any order given them by a sentinel, officer, or men
in charge of them, they will be shot.V. Sergeants in charge
will be held responsible for the due execution of these rules, and for
the regular accounting for the number of their men.By command A. Schoepf,
Brigadier-General.(Signed)GEORGE W. AHL,Captain and A. A. A. G.
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