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