Some now-amusing counterpoints in a donation. The bold notes indicate the disposition of the specimen – Dr. W is presumably Dr. Woodward, who was in charge of the medical (ie disease) section.
Post Hospital
Fort Duncan, Texas
March 11th, 1875
To the
Surgeon General, U.S. Army
Washington D.C.
Sir
I have the honor to inform you that I have this day turned over for transportation to the A.A.Q.M. of this Post the following specimens.
6534 Surg Sec. The hand and wrist joint of Clayton Mathews. Amputation previously reported.
Dr. W. The heart of ______ Trenchard, citizen, who died under my observation of double pneumonia.
Dr. W. A kidney from bullock (furnished for beef,) with kidney concretions.
I am Sir
Very Respectfully
Your Obdt Servant
C.C. Gray
Surgeon U.S. Army
Post Surgeon
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