From the National Archives, RG 109, Ch. 6, Vol. 707-709; "Letters Received and Sent, Chimborazo Hospital. 1861-64." 3 Vols: Vol. 708, p. 102
Medical Director's Office
Richmond, April 11th 1863
Sir,
You will retain the Bearer Mrs. Stickney in your Hospl until she is able to secure a situation.
Very Respy Your Obt Servt
Wm. A. Carrington
Med. Director
Surg. Habersham [Surgeon in Charge Div. 2]
To Surg. J. B. McCaw
The written order relates to a woman who I discharged from the Hospital after having hired her for a month, and finding her insubordinate and a pest and complained of on all sides, refused to retain her. It seems she has worked upon the feelings of the Med. Director. I of course shall obey the order, but with this protest, that she is a dangerous character about a Hospital.
S. E. Habersham
Surg. Chimborazo Hospl No. 2
Apl 12 1863