From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 364, “Letters Sent & Received, Medical Director’s Office, 1864-65.” p. 103
Medical Director’s Office, June 1st ‘64
Sir:
You will proceed without delay to organize a Gen. Hos. for the accommodation of Wounded Officers at the Alms House building, formerly known as G. H. No. 1. It will be considered as a temporary divn of the Hos now under your charge.
Mr. Gill at the city court house will turn over to you such parts of the building as may be required.
Enclosed you will find a letter from G. W. Randolph Esq. which you will please return.
Very Respy &c.
Wm. A Carrington
Medical Director
Surg. Read
No. 4 Hos.