Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; “Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64.” 3 Vols: Vol. 707. p. 81

S. G. O. April 25/62

Surgeon McCaw will proceed with as little delay as practicable to Danville for the purpose of establishing hospitals in that city – He will select a sufficient number of factories to accommodate five thousand (5,000) patients – and will make the proper requisitions on the Qr. Master of the post, for the proper hiring, cleaning, and fitting up these buildings – making bunks, &c. He will confer with Surgeon Blackford, if he is there, on the subject. On the completion of this duty, he will return to this city & resume his duties.

By Command of Sec. Of War

S. P. Moore
Surg. Genl

[on verso]

If necessary any of these buildings will be impressed.

SPM