From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 8, "Orders, Letters, and Circulars Received, Chimborazo Hospital No. 5. 1863-64. 1 vol." p. 51

Chief Surgeons Office
Chimborazo Hospital Jan 27 1864

Surgeons in charge of Divisions will reduce their fires to 25 in each Division.

A Ward Matron in each Division will be detailed to repair the bed linen &c. Thread will be purchased out of the Hospl fund in moderate quantities.

All Requisitions must be reduced in relative proportion to the population.

Very Respt &c
     J. B. McCaw

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