From the Richmond Dispatch, 8/15/1862, p. 2, c. 1
THE MATRON of the Institute Hospital returns the sincere thanks and grateful acknowledgements to Mr. JAMES THOMAS, Jr., of Danville, Va., for 75 chickens, 75 pounds butter, 18 gallons buttermilk, hams, meal, &c., sent three weeks ago. Also, to Mr. JOHN P. BALLARD, for daily donations of pure, rich milk.
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