From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 709, pt. 2, p. 185

Chimborazo Hospl No. 1
Richmond Sept. 9th 1864

To Med. Director,
              Sir:

                             I have only two Asst. Surgeons on duty – Asst. Surgeon Harrison, who is liable at any time to be ordered to duty with the Naval Battalion – The other Asst. Surgeon Minge an old gentleman, nearly seventy years old. Asst. Surgeon Wharton is absent from sickness. Asst Surgeons Baylor & Watson are absent on leave; Asst. Surgeon Watson, in consequence of sickness & other duties has not performed two weeks duty in this Hospital since May. I respectfully ask that two or more Asst. Surgeons be assigned to me for duty in this Division.

Very Respectfully
    Your Obt. Servt
        P. F. Browne
             Surgeon in charge

Surg. W. A. Carrington
        Med. Director
Thro
    Surgeon McCaw

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