This is a graph of the deaths in the north and south. So obviously the Union prisoners were treated better in the south than were the confederate soldiers in the north. Inside the fenced in area (know as "the pen") stood 35 two-story barracks, each of which measured 100 by 20 feet. Ceilings were barely high enough to accommodate two rows of crude bunks along the walls. Unsealed roofs characterized the wooden buildings. The floorings were of green lumber, without foundations, and had little resistance to wind and water. Behind the rows of barracks was a group of buildings converted into a dispensary, adjutant's office and guard rooms. To their rear, extending to the northern bank of Foster's Pond, were the cook houses and mess halls. The first group of prisoners to arrive at the prison quickly crowded the allotted barracks. Subsequent arrivals lived in "A" tents scattered around the prison area. Once there was no room for either any more buildings or tents confederate soldiers slept on the ground without shelter from the wind or rain or any conditions. |