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when Dr Bell was in the Hosp'l as A.A. Surgeon, also in the street & socially (see Vol 1 Pp 22 L 14 to 20) He further states that Dr Bell went outside of that courtesy that is required of an officer in associating freely with a man who was a known rebel. It was in bad taste at least. They seemed to be bosom friends. (see Vol 1 Pp 23. L 16 to 21)

Dr S.W. Boynton 
Dr S.W. Boynton testifies that "Dr Bells intimate associates were rebels. Benson & he were intimate friends. Benson seemed to the principal man at the Hosp'l. (see Vol 1 Pp 42. L 1 to 4)

Dr. J.S. Lytton 
Dr JS Lytton says "The Hospital had the reputation of being run & controlled by rebels. They had full sway, from his (Dr Bells) associations I think it would be to the interest of the Gov't to have him dismissed (see Vol 1 Pp 43. L 4 & 5 & 14 to 16) 

T.K. Noble 
On the other hand, Chaplain TK Noble, school Sup't. B.R.F. & A Lands,  says "I have entire confidence in Dr Bells loyalty & integrity, and regard him as an able, efficient & faithful officers." I regard the Hosp'l as regards its management, the best I have ever seen in this or any other Dep't and I have visited many Hospitals." (see Vol 2 Pp 22. L. 5 to 8, & 13 to 15)