From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 707. p. 203a
213 Main St. Nov. 8th 1862
Surgeon J. B. McCaw,
Sir,
From your morning report of Nov. 7th you have 12 Stewards, 246 Nurses & 28 Cooks. You will very much oblige me by informing me, what proportion of these are detailed or employees, & of the employees what is the no of white & what of black.
Very Respectfully,
Your Obedient Servant,
Wm. A. Carrington
Surgeon & Inspector of Hosls