From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch.
6, Vol. 707-709; “Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo
Hospital. 1861-64.” 3 Vols: Vol. 707. p.
101
Chimborazo Hospitals
Richmond
May 17th 1862
Sir,
I have at this time only two
hundred and fifty-six cooks & nurses in my Hospitals, to take care of nearly
four thousand sick soldiers, and the owners of these slaves are threatening to
remove them to the interior of the country to avoid loosing(?) them.
I am confident a large number,
will be removed in a few days unless measures are taken to prevent it. I
therefore respectfully ask that these servants, with as many others as may be
needed, be immediately impressed, as it will be utterly impossible to continue
the Hospitals without them.
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J. B.
McCaw Surg in Chge
Dr. S. P. Moore
Surg Genl C. S.
A.
Richmond
, Va
P. S. This subject requires immediate action.
J. B. McCaw
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