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. 123

QM Dept
Richmond June 6th 1864

Dr. J. B. McCaw
        Surgeon in Charge Chimborazo Hospl
                         Sir,

                                 I have just this moment come into possession of poles sufficient to set up one hundred Wall Tents and send them herewith with the Tents & flies, and enclose duplicate Invoices & receipts. Please sign latter & return to my office. I am sorry I have no pins(?) to send you.

Very Respy
    Yr Obt Svt
        W. G. Bentley, Maj & QM
            Med Purveyor

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