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

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