From the National Archives, Record Group 109,
Ch.
VI, Vol. 324 (Reports of Officers of the Day,
Chimborazo
Hospital No. 2). Not all
entries were transcribed – only interesting ones. Most entries are very short
and positive. Typescripts made by Michael D. Gorman,
12/17/2001
.
Chimborazo
Hospl No. 2 Nov 3/64
Having Inspected this division, I report scarcity of
firewood; there was very little yesterday afternoon in the wards, convalescent
patients had taken their beds to keep warm, and general scarcity of woodpile -
otherwise I report favorably
John Jackson
Officer of the Day
Chimborazo
Hospital No. 2
Nov 10/64
Having inspected this Division I respectfully report
scarcity of fuel & lights; also a want of soap alledged by wardmasters as a
reason for unclean bandages furnished for dressing, and the same reason for
unclean clothing for patients; otherwise I report favorably.
John Jackson
Off of day
Chimborazo
Hospital
Nov 17/64
Surgn Habersham
Sir, Having inspected this
division I have to report a general good condition of wards; the food at
convalescents table at dinner was insufficient in quantity, the quality of bread
very bad indeed - The officers sleeping quarter open and uncomfortable.
Very Respy
John Jackson
Off. of the day
Chimborazo
Hospital
Div. 2 Nov. 28
Surg. S. E. Habersham
Sir I respectfully report Hospt
in good condition generally. Except for want of light. I was called to see a
patient last night & no light to be found & no candles for the Officer
of the day. We cant prescribe in the dark well.
Jno Jackson off of the day
Chimborazo
Hospl No 2
Dec 6th/64
Surgn S. E. Habersham
Sir -
Having inspected the wards - kitchen & premises of this Division - I report
them in usual condition: tolerably good - the Privy needs cleaning &
scouring.
Very respectully
Your Obt Servt
E. W. Gordon Asst Surgn
Officer of the day
Chimborazo
Hospital
Dec 16
Having made the usual inspection of this Division I find
the general condition good but must again report scarcity of soap and a
complaint, among the patients convalescent, of insufficiency of bread.
Respectfully
John Jackson
Chimborazo
Hospital
Dec 28 1864
Surgn In Charge
I have examined & inspected as
is customary, and find scarcity of light, inattention of servants to office in
morning. Respy John Jackson
Chimborazo
Hospital
Jan 3 1865
Surgeon in charge
On examination I find scarcity of fuel to an extent of discomfort and
exposure of patients; office so uncomfortable that ordinary comfort is out of
the question - there is also complaint of want of sufficient food - Candles
wanting for necessary purposes. Respy
Jno Jackson Act Asst Surgn
Chim Hos
P. S. In ward A - No wood for 2 days
Chimborazo Hospital Division 2
(no date, but probably
1/8/1865
)
Surgn S. E. Habersham,
On inspection of this division I
find complaint by matron on account of entire want of flour in her department,
scarcity of poultry & other general articles - The laundryman has no soap in
some wards there is want of soap.
Jno Jackson Act Asst Surgn
Chimborazo
Hospital No. 2 Jan 11th/65
Surgn in Chge No 2
Sir - I report the Hospital in the
usual condition - the fuel in most of them is greatly deficient much to the
discomfort of the sick & convalescents. Also there is great complaint among
the sick - for want of wheat bread - Especially those who are suffering from Diarrhea
& Dysentery.
Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
E. W. Gordon Asst Surgn
Officer of Day
Chimborazo
2d Division
March 7th 65
Surg S. E. Habersham
Sir -
I have inspected the hospital according to order & have to report no
wood, a scarcity of bed clothes in some wards, & of chamber pots. The flour
weighed for mess room & matrons & each man in former received his full
allowance of bread.
Very Respectfuly
Yr. obt Servt
E. S. Harrison, O. D.
Chimbo Hosp No 2
Mar 11th 1865
Surg S. E. Habersham
Sir
I respectfully report the Hospl in poor condition wood insufficient & cover
too light. Great want of wheat bread for Diarrhea patients. Great want of milk
for those on light diet - patients get their allowance
E. W. Gordon
Asst Sugn & off day
Surg S. E. Habersham
March 21st 65
Sir
I am sorry to report the condition of the patients very uncomfortable from want
of sufficient bed clothing, medicines & proper nourishment. Also, not a
sufficient number of attendant in some of the wards to keep them tolerably
decent.
Yr Obt. Servt
E. S. Harrison
March 26th 65
Surg S. E. Habersham
Sir,
We are still very much in need of particular medicines to enable us to render
proper medical aid to the sick. In other respects supplies are reasonable.
Yr. Obt Sevt
E. G(?).
Harrison
Chimborazo
Hospl March 28th/65
Surg S. E. Habersham
Sir
I report the Hospl in usual condition - no fuel, bed clothing. Too lights
- great need of opium & Lu___ - & of nutritious diet such as eggs
milk & wheat bread. Inattention of some of the ward masters.
Very Respectfully
E. W. Gordon
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entry in this register]
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