From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 708, p. 61

Confederate States of America
Surgeon General's Office,
Richmond, Va. March 5th 1863

Sir:

     It has been reported to this Bureau that one of the Matrons of your hospital is accustomed to entertain company at dinner.

     You will make enquiry as to whether this is habitual with any of your Chief Matrons. It is so easy for them to become wasteful and extravagant, that the utmost vigilance is necessary to ascertain whether the governmental supplies are not misapplied.

Very Respectfully,
    Your Obt. Servt
        S. P. Moore
            Surg. Genl
                CSA

Surg. J. B. McCaw
Chimborazo Hospl
Richmond

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