From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 708, p. 146
Medical Director's Office
Richmond June 2d 1863
Sir:
You are requested to inform me of the names, rank, company & regiment of the sixty-four (64) men reported as deserters from the Hospital under your charge.
Very Respectfully
Yr. Obdt. Servt
Wm. A. Carrington
Med. Director
Surg. J. B. McCaw
Genl Hospl
Chimborazo