As soon as possible we called on Miss Dorothea Dix, who had, by a general order, been recognized in the following words:
“Be it known to all whom it may concern that the free services of Miss D. L. Dix are accepted by the War Department, and that she will give at all times all necessary aid in organizing military hospitals and by supplying nurses; and she is authorized to receive and disburse supplies from individuals or associations, etc., etc.
Given under the seal of the War Department, April 23, 1861. (Signed.)
Simon Cameron, Secretary.
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Georgeanna writes:Miss Dix received us kindly and gave us a good deal of information about the hospitals, and this morning we went out to the Georgetown Hospital to see for ourselves. We were delighted with all the arrangements. Everything was clean and comfortable. We shall go again and take papers and magazines.