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state that the quantity of wood furnished is now sufficient, and that the rations have since been gradually increased.
I do not understand, however, that anything is being done to provide the prisoners with suitable changes of clothing. Hitherto they have relied upon their friends outside. but several now in confinement complain that they have no such source of supply, and as a consequence they must suffer unless they are furnished by those having them in charge.

Very Respectfully,
Your Obt Serv't
Ira Ayer Jr A.S.A. Comr