Head Qrs 1^st Brig 2^d Div 4^th A.C.

Near Nashville Tenn Apr. 30^th 1865

 

            Sir:

                        You are hereby detailed as Medical Officer of the Day of this Brigade for tomorrow. You will make a caareful inspection of the camps, cooking &c. of the command, and report in writing the condition of the sinks, bedding, cleanliness & drainage and &c of the several Regiments seperately.

 

            You will make such suggestions and offer such advice as in your judgement will promote the health of the troops.

 

            Your report will be sent in to me at these Head Quarters by 6 oclock P.M. tomorrow.

 

                                                                        Very Respectfully

                                                                        Your Obt Servant

                                                                                    W.P. Peirce

                                                                        Chief Surg. 1^st Brigade

Asst. Surg. J. A. Hatch

            36^th Ills Vols

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