From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 337, “Letters Received & Sent, General Hospital #9, 1864-65.” p. 5

Medical Director’s Office
Richmond, Va May 8^th 1864

Surg. Jno. J. Gravatt
        in charge
                Receiving Hospl
                     Richmond, Va

                                                   Sir:

A Division of Winder Hospital capacity 450 has this day been opened. You are directed to send all North Carolinians to this Hospital until further orders.

Very respectfully,
Your Obdt Servt
W. A. Carrington
Medical Director