From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 707. p. 203a

213 Main St. Nov. 8th 1862

Surgeon J. B. McCaw,

                 Sir,
                            From your morning report of Nov. 7th you have 12 Stewards, 246 Nurses & 28 Cooks. You will very much oblige me by informing me, what proportion of these are detailed or employees, & of the employees what is the no of white & what of black.

Very Respectfully,
    Your Obedient Servant,
        Wm. A. Carrington
    Surgeon & Inspector of Hosls

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