From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 708, p. 113
Confederate States of America,
Surgeon General's Office,
Richmond, Va. April 20, 1863
Sir,
Your remarks of the 16th inst, in reply to a letter from this office dated April 11th explanatory of the purchase of an ambulance for $250.00 out of the Hospital Fund, has been received. And in reply I desire to state that the explanation is perfectly satisfactory, and that the amount will be placed to the credit of the Hospital.
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servt
S. P. Moore
Surg. General
C. S. A.
Surg. J. B. McCaw
Chimborazo Hospital
Richmond, Va