From the
Richmond
Dispatch,
7/10/1862
The
Danville
Railroad
Hospital
. - Since the recent battles on the Chickahominy several new hospitals have been
established in the city and surroundings for the benefit of wounded soldiers.
Among these, may be favorably mentioned the
Danville
Railroad
Hospital
in the railroad shops in
Manchester
, under charge of Surgeon A. S. Mason. Having been recently fitted up,
everything is new and in admirable condition. The buildings are commodious and
airy, and as soon as the full arrangements are completed, it will be among the
best of our surgical hospitals. Both shops contain four hundred and sixteen
beds, all of which have been filled. The location, immediately upon the opposite
bank of the river, is very pleasant, while near by are several springs of fine
water. This adds very much to the comfort of the patients. Particular attention
is called to this hospital, as it is greatly in want of many little articles
which the citizens of this city and
Manchester
would gladly contribute if it were known they were needed. It is earnestly
desired that those who have them will send in old clothes and soft linen for
dressing wounds, as it would add greatly to the relief of the patients. Without
doubt, there are many ladies in the country who have old soft rags to spare, and
they will do a kind service by sending them in to this hospital.
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