From the Richmond Sentinel, 11/29/1864

HOSPITAL GAMBLERS. - The following-named parties, inmates of the Winder Hospital, were yesterday arrested and brought to the Provost Marshal's for gambling and exhibiting "sweat cloths," "fare banks," and "chuck-a-luck cloths": <13 soldiers named, omitted here>

When caught, they were in full blast, gambling in the old field near the reservoir. It is said they are in the habit of staying out there four, five, and six hours together, on the coldest days. The Provost Marshal sent them all to Castle Thunder Hospital.

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