From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. VI, Vol. 317 (Record Book, Chimborazo Hospital #4, 1863-65), p. 86-87
[2/1/1864]
The Confederate States
To Miss M. M. Wharton
For rent of room, used as lodgings for one month from Jany 1st to the 31st [1864] inclusive $30.00
(The above has been altered from 20 to $30)
I certify that the above alteration was made by me, the sum of $20 heretofore paid being insufficient to obtain quarters of a respectable character for this matron.
J. B. McCaw Surg
Respectfully returned
To Capt. Warren. I do not dishonor claims arising in the Hospitals; having no fund for such purposes. [page break] By special order of the Asst. Q. M. General com, I only repair & construct necessary buildings in the Hospls outside the city of Richmond.
J. H. Parkhill
Maj. & Q. M.
Feby 2/64
Asst. Quart. M. Office
Richmond Feby 4 1864
Respectfully returned to Surgeon J. B. McCaw, the order of the Q. M. Genl only allows $20 per month for quarters for Matrons.
W. C. Warren
Capt. & A. Q. M.
This bill has heretofore been paid to Jany 1 1864 at the rate of Twenty dollars per mo.
W. E. Warren Capt. & A. Q. M.
Let the commutation be the same as for officers.
A. R. Lawton
Q. M. Genl.
Feby 4/64