HEADQUARTERS,
Port Hudson, La., January 12, 1863.
....... I have concluded to establish a general hospital at Woodville, if it meets the general's approbation, on account of the difficulty of transportation to Magnolia. No wagons can be had in the country. I can have river transportation to Bayou Sara and thence by a good railroad to Woodville.
The work at this post is progressing well. Nothing else to report.
I am, sir, very respectfully, your obedient servant,
FRANK. GARDNER,
Major-General, Commanding.
OR V 15, p. 943