From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 8, "Orders, Letters, and Circulars Received, Chimborazo Hospital No. 5. 1863-64. 1 vol." p. 51
Chief Surgeons Office
Chimborazo Hospital Jan 27 1864
Surgeons in charge of Divisions will reduce their fires to 25 in each Division.
A Ward Matron in each Division will be detailed to repair the bed linen &c. Thread will be purchased out of the Hospl fund in moderate quantities.
All Requisitions must be reduced in relative proportion to the population.
Very Respt &c
J. B. McCaw