From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 707. p. 161

Off. Inspector Hosps
Aug. 12th 1862

Sir:
I am instructed by the Inspector of Hospitals to inform you that the sick of the field-infirmaries of Gen. McLaw's Division are being sent into town for Hospital treatment – and that, to the number of some four hundred, they will reach your hospital in the course of to-day and to-morrow.

Very Respectfully
  Your Obedt Servt
    James Ridell
     ____ ____

Surg McCaw
      In Chge
            Gen. Hosp. Chimborazo

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