From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 708, p. 15

Chief Surgeon's Office
Hd. Qrs. Richmond Jany 17th 1863

Sir:

        You are respectfully informed that Surgeon Semple, in charge of Genl Hospl No. 21, has been instructed to turn over to you for temporary duty, all the nurses and attendants in his Hospital. You will retain them until further instructions.

Very Respectfully
  Yr. Obt. Servt.
    A. S. Mason
      Chief Surgeon

Surg. J. B. McCaw
  in charge
     Chimborazo Hospital

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