Life of a Prisoner
When arriving at Andersonville, prisoners were provided with no new clothing or shelters; some were forced to cut and sew their tents into clothing. The food rations were miniscule, and often uncooked, contributing to a number of diseases and deaths. Prisoners with money often gambled or used it to buy extra food and supplies, which were expensive. The guards were provided the same quantity and quality of food and water as the prisoners.
"Within the circumscribed area of the stockade the Federal prisoners were compelled to perform all the functions of life, cooking, washing, the calls of nature, exercise, and sleeping…" -Dr. Joseph Jones, Medical College of Georgia |