Still prisoners of war, without the remotest idea as to how
long we are to remain so. Some of the paroled Yankees on the outside curse and
treat the inside prisoners more cruel (when they have a chance,) than the
rebels themselves. Blass, a Spaniard, who has been a prisoner over a year and
refuses to be exchanged, is the lieutenant's right hand man. He tied up a man a
few days ago for some misdemeanor and whipped him. He is afraid to come inside,
knowing he would lose his life in a jiffy. He also raises the rebel flag at the
island mornings, and lowers it at night.. It is a dirty rag, and the appearance
of it ought to disgust any sensible person.
SOURCE: John L. Ransom, Andersonville Diary, p.
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