Sixth Invalid Corps Muster Roll (VRC) Nine companies guarded rebel prisoners on Johnson’s Island at the opening of the official year. Forty-five percent, of the men present for duty on guard every day. Daily average of prisoners, 2,761; number escorted to other posts, 1,144; total of these last escaped, 3. Company H patrolled disaffected counties for six months, enforcing the draft. Its operations were by night and involved much marching and exposure. It arrested over 100 deserters. Eight companies were stationed for a time at Cincinnati, guarding public property; 45 percent, of the men present constantly on guard.