From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 709, pt. 1, p. 82
Chimborazo Hospital No. 2 April 9th 64
Dr. J. B. McCaw
Sir,
I shall require for the accommodation and treatment of 400 patients
2 Extra Asst Surgeons
12 Extra Nurses
3 Extra Cooks
160 Extra Bed Sacks filled with straw
I am Most Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
S. E. Habersham
Surgeon in charge