5 July 1862
McParlin, Thomas A., 1825-1897
Letter
Title: to Medical Director of Reserve Army Corps
Requests information on "the condition of the Medical, Hospital, and transport, departments, in order to fulfill job as successor as the Surgeon & Medical Director of the Army of Virginia. Asks for frequent inspections and monthly reports on regiment strengths, wounded soldiers, and sites for hospitals. Emphasizes: "I invite frequent communications on all points of interest and importance, and will be gratified to notice judicious organization and efficiency in the medical department of the Army Corps of which you are the Director." Edits in pink ink indicate this also addressed the "…
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