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[for the Richmond Dispatch.]
Having observed in the Richmond Dispatch that nurses are not wanted, * I deem it proper to state, from practical experience, that ladies of strong health and good judgment are very much required as directors for cooking, cleansing and nursing, as without this necessary care there is little prospect of relief to our many sick and sadly-suffering soldiers. That high-toned gentlemen should object for ladies to witness the disgusting signs of ill-arranged hospitals, is not to be wondered at, though they would gladly have these things remedied. Officers wish their men to be taken care of, and during a short stay in camp life, I have had more applications for assistance from Surgeons of other regiments, who have not nurses, than it is possible to attend to. A great request is made for Scripture readers, or Chaplains. A Chaplain, nurse, and good baker, are three essentials to every camp. Southern papers please copy, and apply to the office of the Enquirer, Richmond. Parcels addressed to Mr. Wright, of that office, will ensure their safe arrival to their destination. Many things are required, or funds to purchase them. Camp Nurse. Purport of a telegraphic message sent to Southern papers from official sources, and copied by the Dispatch.--Editors.
The Daily Dispatch: August 6, 1861. Richmond Dispatch. 4 pages. by Cowardin & Hammersley. Richmond. August 6, 1861. microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mi : Proquest. 1 microfilm reel ; 35 mm.
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