From the Confederate States of America, Department of Henrico Collection; Virginia Historical Society Mss3C7604a. Reel 3, Frame 00359

Small Pox Hospital
Richmond Jany 30th/64

Sir,

A large number of the Prisoners of War at this Hospital, desire to take the oath of allegiance to the Confederate States. Please inform me if it is admisable. If so I will forward their application, otherwise not.

Very Respectfully

Your Obt Servt
C. Witsall Surg
in charge Hos.

Surg. Wm. A. Carrington
Med. Director