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Home Colony, Dec 27th 1866. Surg Chas J Kipp U.S.A. Brvt Lt Col. Surg. in Chief Sir I have the honor to call your attention to the crowded condition of this Hospital at the present time. In my last weekly report (Dec 22nd) I return 118 patients, (18 Males, 55 females, 45 Children). Since then 2 males have died, leaving 116 patients. The buildings and accomodations [[accommodations]] of the Colony, tho amply sufficient for this number during the Summer & Autumn months are inadequate now and consequently considerable suffering exists. Of the 116 patients, 27 are white, 1 male, 16 females, & 10 children. As these are not to be transferred to the new Hospital when completed, I would respectfully suggest, that arrangements be made for their removal at once I am Sir Very Respectfully Your Obdt Serv't Gen C. Badger A.A. Surg U.S.A. in charge
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