From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 364, “Letters Sent & Received, Medical Director’s Office, 1864-65.” p. 21

Medical Director’s Office, March 10/64

Sir

The Surg’n in charge Jackson Hospl complaining of unnecessary delay in burying the dead at that Hospl. A number of men are detailed to accompany the corpse to the grave yard and will be in readiness at any time you may agree upon with Surgeon Hancock to call at the Hospital to perform your duties.

You are requested to see Surg. Hancock and to conform to his views on this matter.

Very Respectfully,
Wm. A. Carrington
Med. Director

F. Lamble, undertaker
Richmond