From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 337, "Letters Received & Sent, General Hospital #9, 1864-65." p. 5
Medical Director's Office
Richmond, Va May 8th 1864
Surg. Jno. J. Gravatt
in charge
Receiving Hospl
Richmond, Va
Sir:
A Division of Winder Hospital capacity 450 has this day been opened. You are directed to send all North Carolinians to this Hospital until further orders.
Very respectfully,
Your Obdt Servt
W. A. Carrington
Medical Director