From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; “Letters Received and
Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64.” 3 Vols: Vol. 709, pt. 1, p. 115
Medical Director’s Office,
Richmond, Va. May 28th 1864
Sir;
A requisition for 100 Tents has
been made for the Hospital under your charge. You will pitch them as soon as
possible, forming from them a convalescent division for such patients as are
indicated in letter from this office of the 26th inst. Those placed
in the division will not have the privilege of appearing before the Examining
Board for furlough, nor will they be fit subjects for transfer to other
Hospitals.
Should their disability be such as
to warrant their being detailed for light duty, they may be recommended for
such. These convalescents will be subject to duty for local defence at the
discretion of the military authorities.
A sufficient number of the tents
will be retained for the isolation of cases of Erysipelas, Pyaemia & Gangrene.
Very Respectfully
Yr Obt Svt
Wm. A. Carrington
Med. Director
Surg. J. B. McCaw
In Chg Chimborazo Hospl
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