Father: Charles Hill Lining
Mother: Mary Ann "Polly" Blake
08/16/1813 - Father, Charles, died
- Attended Yale University, Hartford, CT
1822 - M.D. degree, University of MD, Baltimore, MD, (from Colleton District, SC, before medical school)
09/01/1827 - Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army from South Carolina
04/12/1832 - Married, Sarah Burnet Dent, Edmundsbury, Ashepoo, Colleton District, SC (she died in 1874)
12/10/1832 - Resigned as Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army
1837 - Opened a hospital in St. Bartholomew's Parish, SC for the "reception of Patients laboring under Chronic Diseases only."
08/14/1850 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and seven children - indexed in the 1850 U.S. Census as Thomas Lining)
06/01/1860 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and five children - indexed in the 1860 U.S. Census as Dr. Thomas Lening)
10/28/1861 - Appointed Surgeon, Provisional Army of the Confederate States
01/13/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, SC
03/31/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
04/19/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
05/22/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
06/25/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining will relieve from duty Assistant Surgeon H. B. Horlbeck as medical purveyor at Charleston, S.C., reporting for instructions by letter to Surgeon J. J. Chisholm [sic - Chisolm], at Columbia, S.C." [S.O. 146/24]
07/04/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you today by Express, 200 oz quinine for which I enclose invoice My instructions which I extend to you are to issue double the quantity of Quinine to regiments and companies most exposed to malarial influences If James Island has been abandoned by the enemy we will soon be able to withdraw our troops and place them in healthier localities/ All issues are made
monthly and only such articles as are absolutely needed. The Supply Table for present has been abandoned."
07/07/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows: 'Examine tea at Fraser & Co and if good offer $5 lb for it.' The parties have it at $5 1/2. If it is really a very fine article and they will not take less, offer $5 1/4 or $5 1/2. At 1/4 saved on the amount 6000 pounds will
be $1500. I also left with you an order of Gen Pemberton to seize all gin arriving in boxes for the government. Messrs Fraser & Co can give you much information in this matter."
07/15/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have shipped by Passenger trains to Charleston, chests filled with medicine according to formula. You will not issue these to old regiments as they have all been supplied. I enclose also printed list of contents of medicine chest with circulars received from Richmond for your information. I also send 32 lb of ground root of Dogwood, wild cherry &c mixed for making tincture for issue as a prophylactic and will forward more as it is brought in."
07/18/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your communication of 18th inst relative to the purchase of barks has been received and inclosed you will find check for $1000 for that purpose and also duplicate receipts which you will return signed. When small items are wanted for the department and you are not in funds, the plan which I always adopted was to purchase paying for them myself and making a memorandum of moneys to be returned when the department was in funds. It was only in this way that I could get along when money was tardy in arriving from Richmond. As Columbia is much nearer, the same plan might be much more satisfactorily be adopted by you. Inform me of the amount expended and I will immediately remit." [Dr. J. J. Chisolm was from a wealthy family and may help explain why he was able to temporarily fund Confederate medical purchases."
07/22/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received a communication from Surg. Johns [Surgeon Edward Johns, Chief Medical Purveyor, Richmond, VA] instructing me to examine some brandy of Mr. Hopkins at Major Cooks, Paymaster, or of which Major Cooks can give some information. You are requested to examine the same and let me know the quality and price, also quantity."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your favor of 23rd has come to hand. Two lbs of bark to the gallon of whiskey macerated for 14 days with frequent shaking will be sufficiently strong. You are supposed to perfuse the tincture as you mince the bark. Have you yet purchased bark and in what quantity? Blank Books you will purchase in Charleston. Let me know the number bought and have the same charged to
my account."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Upon making inquiry of the articles of the medicine chests, I find that each was supplied with double the quantity of castor oil. Turpentine & Epson salts allowed in the fluid form. We filled these double the quantity upon your invoice of 15th inst. You will do the same to make them correspond. I have received a bill of Willeys for 70 Bunks bill made out in the name of Surg. Horlbeck, but dated 18th July, to whom shall they be charged."
07/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you by passenger train today 67 pounds of ground mixed bark for making tincture for the soldiers Should you require adhesive plaster you can obtain the same from Phin or Panknin and account to me for the number of yards received"
07/28/1862 - Pvt. A. C. Hamett, Calhoun Guards, was assigned by Gen. J. C. Pemberton to Dr. Lining as a clerk in the Charleston Medical Purveyor's Office
08/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, I acknowledge the receipt of two boxes Limes and in bad condition which had also been broken open & a large number of the Limes taken out. Also a barrel of Lemons in good condition. The Limes and Lemons have been distributed amongst the sick in Hospitals
Thomas Lining"
08/15/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Would you be kind enough to define Surg Linings duties and position? As he was ordered to report to me, I have supposed him Field Purveyor of Gen Pembertons Division, drawing all supplies from me requisite in his division. Ten days since without consulting me he purchased
$140,000 of drugs & tea and sent the bills to me for payment. The orders came from the Secty of War to him. Shall I pay all bills contracted for by him? If that be the case it would relieve me of much responsibility if he be supplied with funds without its passing through my hands."
08/19/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Surg Thos Lining Med Purveyor Charleston considers his position as a menial office or a clerkship under me. I have regarded his appointment as Field Purveyor to Gen Pemberton's Division of the army. Can not
his position be so changed as to have him report to Gen Pemberton instead of to me?"
08/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows. Inform Messrs Fraser & Co and also Mr R T Walker that the Government will need all their medicines brought in by the "Herald". Mr R T Walker wrote to me concerning them offering what he had but was disposed to complain that the liberal offer of the government were not equal to those which he could obtain at auction or from Private Parties. You will see him and explain that the Government do not intend competing with speculators in auction sales and that he should be satisfied with the liberal prices given and also inform that Gen Pemberton has instructions to take all goods which the Government requires prohibiting all other sales. I believe that it is only necessary to inform Mr Walker that the Government wishes his goods to obtain them. You will attend to this without delay and oblige."
08/27/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Surgeon General S. P. Moore, Richmond, VA, " I have had the honor of receiving your communication of Aug 22d. The matter of complaint between Surgeon Lining Med Purv at Charleston and myself was in relation to 10 lbs pounds of Pulv opii which my head apothecary weighed out in the presence of others and packed. As I had just given them a lecture on careless packing and Surg Lining's complaints, the weighing of this opium made an impression upon them all. Surg Lining reported it as fully short 2 1/2 lbs by the weight of his clerk and a few days afterwards was forced to discharge this very clerk for appropriating public supplies. I have seen no reason to change my belief that the invoice sent to him was correct in this item."
08/28/1862 - Received an advance of $105 from Quartermaster M.A. Pringle "for hire of hands to chop barks, make tinctures, etc. & for cooperage & other labour to date."
08/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "As you were made independent of me by an order from the Surgeon General received yesterday and of which a copy was sent to me from Richmond, You will close without delay all bills contracted by your self to fill requisitions by sending the same to me for payment and also all clerk[s] hire to 1st Sept as from that date, I will remove the names of Your clerks from my muster roll as they are now exclusively under your control. I am much indebted to you for your prompt action on informing Messrs Fraser & Co and also Messrs Walker that the Government would require their cargo of medicines by the 'Herald'."
08/30/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining, P.A.C.S. is hereby announced as Medical Purveyor of the forces in the field of this Department [Dept of S.C. & Ga.]. He will issue Medical stores to the 1st Mil District on requisition properly made out and approved by the Commdg Officer of Said District, for other portions of the Department requisitions will require the approval of the Major Genl. Commanding. By order of Major Genl Pemberton, Hd Qrs. Dept S.C. & Ga. Charleston"
09/13/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received instructions from Richmond to pay Mr. Prince $16 per oz for Quinine provided he can give satisfactory proof that he gave that price for it. I have understood that you have reason to suspect that his statement made to me of giving $17 per oz is incorrect. Will you give me what information you have on this subject and oblige."
09/20/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " Your communication of 19th inst is at hand and contents noted. The mortars I have not, the whiskey must come from the Commissary as purveyors have instructions not to issue for the purpose of prophylactic. As regards Blank Books we must take what we can find and not what we would like. Orders have been issued from Richmond that Surgeons must fill out their own forms as no printed ones are allowed. I will write, however, to headquarters for further instructions on this subject and will apprize you of the result. I have recently been ordered to forward all supplies to Richmond retaining here only sufficient for 20.000 for one month and to commence anew to gather a stock which I can not do until furnished with funds, and from a letter which you forwarded yesterday you saw what a poor chance there was for an immediate remittance. I may not be in a condition to fill your next monthly requisition as to all the articles."
10/01/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff & A.A.G., "Sir, I am now making a Requisition for Medicines & Hospital Stores, Instruments, etc., etc., and in order to complete the requisition, I have to request that you will inform me of the number of Men including officers now in this part of the Division who draw stores from this office - also of the number of negro labourers now on the Islands & vicinity of Charleston, and whether an increase may be expected during the present month. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
10/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, your letter covering invoice of two barrels and four boxes Oranges containing 2425 Oranges is received. The Oranges were Rec'd in good condition and correspond with the Invoice, Very respectfully
Thomas Lining
I. & M. P. " [Inspector & Medical Purveyor]
10/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " In answer to your communication of 25th inst allow me to state that although the whiskey was issued to you by bottle it was received at the Rail Road as so many pounds and my desire was to know what it weighed when you received it so that I could be able to detect the amount of loss in transit. It is well known that no barrel supposed to contain liquor of any kind can make a safe trip on the Rail Road unmolested. Will you weigh the packages and calculate the number of pounds used out of them so that I may have some data upon which to charge the Rail Road for loss by stealage.
11/06/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Your telegram instructing me to purchase 4000 oz Quinine at $14 per oz has been received, but I have delay[ed] acting upon it thinking that I will be able to purchase at a less price. Quinine sold yesterday at auction in Charleston at $12 50/100. I have offered John Fraser & Co the auction price for their 4000 ounces. They declined selling under $14. Next week 2400[?] will be sold at auction and I do not think that it will bring over $12. As the season is over for its use I will have ample time to replenish the stock. Would it not be as well to instruct Surgeon Lining to stop at least the double issue if not stop its issue altogether to regiments during the winter months and let the fever cases go into Hospital. Skeleton regiments have drawn from Surg Lining 30 oz per month. It can not be issued on this per month. Hospital Stewards must sell it."
11/07/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Besides the Hospitals, I am furnishing 32.000 men upon requisition of Surg Lining, Med Purveyor, Charleston, so that retaining supplies for 10.000 would not meet the requirements upon me. Is it not a bad policy concentrating all of the Medical supplies of the Government in Richmond? Exclusive of risk by fire, the back [?bad]transportation and Rail Road loss will take a very heavy percentage of the articles . . ."
11/30/1862 - Of six boxes of oranges received from Medical Purveyor Prioleau, five boxes were in good condition and one box "had been opened & robbed."
12/09/1862 - Received in Charleston in good condition from Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm, Columbia, S.C., "Brandy (1 Cask) Gallons 21 & Plat Form Scales & Weights Set 1"
12/29/1862 - In a letter from the Medical Purveyor's Bureau, Charleston [SC] to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff [Dept of S.C. & Ga.], "Sir, I have the honor to inform you that in obedience to instructions received from Head Quarters, Dept. of S. C. & Ga., under the date of Dec. 24, 1862, expecting me to hold the Rail Road Company Responsible for the loss of 2 cases Quinine, 1000 each, valued at $2,000, in transit between this city & Columbia. I beg leave to report that I have this day called on Mr. Peake, agent of transportation of the S. C. R. R. company [South Carolina Rail Road] who informs me that the 2 cases of Quinine were delivered to the Infirmary of Surgeon J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor at Columbia, S. C. and consequently refuses to make any remuneration for said loss. Mr. Peake further states that Dr. Chisolm has several times been requested to visit the R R Depot at Columbia for the purpose of investigating the subject and that they have never been able to get him to comply with the request. Mr. Peake further stated that as their proof was in Columbia, he would recommend that I should visit that city where the matter would be fully investigated. Should it be thought necessary for me to go to Columbia, I will be glad to receive an order to that effect where the matter be fully investigated and a report made accordingly. . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
04/04/1863 - Confirmed as Surgeon from SC by the Confederate States Senate
05/01/1863 - Field purveyor, Charleston, SC
05/14/1863 - Requested eight days leave of absence which was approved by Medical Director Robert Little Brodie
05/14/1863 - Leave granted [S.O. 108/2 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
05/26/1863 - Returned to duty as Medical Purveyor in the city of Charleston, SC, after leave of absence due to sickness
05/29/1863 - Certified that a set of "amputating instruments are now in my possession & are worth the price specified" [The amputating instruments referred to were purchased as a set by Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm from Benjamin Rhett, Surgeon, for $150.00.]
06/13/1863 - Submitted a requisition for 2 bales of straw for Packing Purposes to be used a the Medical Purveyor's Office, "viz: there is none on hand & that Medical Supplies cannot be forwarded without a supply."
08/12/1863 - Surgeon & Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC
10/20/1863 - Submitted a requisition for one axe and one hatchet, "that for the proper discharge of the Business of the Medical Purveyors Office
11/16/1863 - Submitted a requisition for Rope 500 feet 1 inch 40 lbs, "the Medical Purveyors Office has been removed to a house, destitute of convenience for raising Barrels or Boxes, & that the Rope is intended for the construction of the proper Instrument. [approved by R. L. Brodie, Med Director]
12/18/1863 - In a letter from Charleston, SC, to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, requested 15 days furlough and stated that "Surgeon J. P. Chazal will act for me during my absence. . . Thomas Lining Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
01/14/1864 - As Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC, submitted a "Special Requisition" to Captain Witherspoon, Post Commissary, C.S. Army, "for Five Barrels Whiskey in consequence of my having been unable to obtain it from Surgeon [J. J.] Chisolm, Medical Purveyor,at Columbia. The Requisition has been approved by Order of General Beauregard. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
02/00/1864 - Moved Medical Purveyors Office from Hayne to Charlotte St., Charleston, SC
02/05/1864 - Sick [S.O. 35/8 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
03/16/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "General, Taxes being Returnable and payable during the next week in St. Bartholomews Parish, I respectfully ask that a Furlough may be granted me from the 19th to 26th March inclusive. Surgeon Ogier [Surgeon Thomas Louis Ogier, Sr.] will act during my absence . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
03/16/1864 - Leave [S.O. 74/1 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
04/21/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "Sir, On the 16th of March last, I requested to be informed how many troops were present in this Department. The number given at that time was Twenty two thousand, seven hundred fifty (22,750) Present & Absent and I was instructed to make Requisition for Medical & Hospital Supplies for that number. I have to request that I may be furnished with the number of troops now on duty in So. Carolina
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
05/04/1864 - Requested a furlough of twenty days because of "a severe attack of pneumonia which has greatly debilitated me"
05/04/1864 - Leave [S.O. 124/6 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
05/17/1864 - From Walterborough, SC, requested an extension of his leave of absence because of "continued indisposition" by sickness [pneumonia]
05/20/1864 - Leave [S.O. 140/4 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
09/15/1864 - Received $415 from the Confederate States Nitre and Mining Service for empty barrels for collecting urine, Charleston [SC] Works
09/20/1864 - Stationed, Charleston, SC
02/17/1865 - Ordered by Gen. W. J. Hardee to immediately pack up and move all remaining medical and hospital stores from the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, SC, to Kingstree, SC
03/25/1865 - Received a letter with a "private" communication from wife, Sarah B. Lining [The letter and the envelope, less its Confederate postage stamp, are in his Confederate Compiled Service Record.]
00/00/1865 - Practiced medicine, Walterborough, SC
- Moved to Alabama
07/22/1868 - Died, Whistler, Mobile Co, AL
David Woody, David W. Hiott, and Bob Krick provided input to this biography.
This biographical sketch is from:
Hambrecht, F.T. & Koste, J.L., Biographical
register of physicians who served the
Confederacy in a medical capacity.
06/30/2011. Updated 10/19/2015.
Unpublished database.
The following was added by David Woody, the creator of this memorial:
He was the son of Charles Hill Lining and Mary Ann Blake Lining.
Mother: Mary Ann "Polly" Blake
08/16/1813 - Father, Charles, died
- Attended Yale University, Hartford, CT
1822 - M.D. degree, University of MD, Baltimore, MD, (from Colleton District, SC, before medical school)
09/01/1827 - Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army from South Carolina
04/12/1832 - Married, Sarah Burnet Dent, Edmundsbury, Ashepoo, Colleton District, SC (she died in 1874)
12/10/1832 - Resigned as Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army
1837 - Opened a hospital in St. Bartholomew's Parish, SC for the "reception of Patients laboring under Chronic Diseases only."
08/14/1850 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and seven children - indexed in the 1850 U.S. Census as Thomas Lining)
06/01/1860 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and five children - indexed in the 1860 U.S. Census as Dr. Thomas Lening)
10/28/1861 - Appointed Surgeon, Provisional Army of the Confederate States
01/13/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, SC
03/31/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
04/19/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
05/22/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
06/25/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining will relieve from duty Assistant Surgeon H. B. Horlbeck as medical purveyor at Charleston, S.C., reporting for instructions by letter to Surgeon J. J. Chisholm [sic - Chisolm], at Columbia, S.C." [S.O. 146/24]
07/04/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you today by Express, 200 oz quinine for which I enclose invoice My instructions which I extend to you are to issue double the quantity of Quinine to regiments and companies most exposed to malarial influences If James Island has been abandoned by the enemy we will soon be able to withdraw our troops and place them in healthier localities/ All issues are made
monthly and only such articles as are absolutely needed. The Supply Table for present has been abandoned."
07/07/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows: 'Examine tea at Fraser & Co and if good offer $5 lb for it.' The parties have it at $5 1/2. If it is really a very fine article and they will not take less, offer $5 1/4 or $5 1/2. At 1/4 saved on the amount 6000 pounds will
be $1500. I also left with you an order of Gen Pemberton to seize all gin arriving in boxes for the government. Messrs Fraser & Co can give you much information in this matter."
07/15/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have shipped by Passenger trains to Charleston, chests filled with medicine according to formula. You will not issue these to old regiments as they have all been supplied. I enclose also printed list of contents of medicine chest with circulars received from Richmond for your information. I also send 32 lb of ground root of Dogwood, wild cherry &c mixed for making tincture for issue as a prophylactic and will forward more as it is brought in."
07/18/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your communication of 18th inst relative to the purchase of barks has been received and inclosed you will find check for $1000 for that purpose and also duplicate receipts which you will return signed. When small items are wanted for the department and you are not in funds, the plan which I always adopted was to purchase paying for them myself and making a memorandum of moneys to be returned when the department was in funds. It was only in this way that I could get along when money was tardy in arriving from Richmond. As Columbia is much nearer, the same plan might be much more satisfactorily be adopted by you. Inform me of the amount expended and I will immediately remit." [Dr. J. J. Chisolm was from a wealthy family and may help explain why he was able to temporarily fund Confederate medical purchases."
07/22/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received a communication from Surg. Johns [Surgeon Edward Johns, Chief Medical Purveyor, Richmond, VA] instructing me to examine some brandy of Mr. Hopkins at Major Cooks, Paymaster, or of which Major Cooks can give some information. You are requested to examine the same and let me know the quality and price, also quantity."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your favor of 23rd has come to hand. Two lbs of bark to the gallon of whiskey macerated for 14 days with frequent shaking will be sufficiently strong. You are supposed to perfuse the tincture as you mince the bark. Have you yet purchased bark and in what quantity? Blank Books you will purchase in Charleston. Let me know the number bought and have the same charged to
my account."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Upon making inquiry of the articles of the medicine chests, I find that each was supplied with double the quantity of castor oil. Turpentine & Epson salts allowed in the fluid form. We filled these double the quantity upon your invoice of 15th inst. You will do the same to make them correspond. I have received a bill of Willeys for 70 Bunks bill made out in the name of Surg. Horlbeck, but dated 18th July, to whom shall they be charged."
07/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you by passenger train today 67 pounds of ground mixed bark for making tincture for the soldiers Should you require adhesive plaster you can obtain the same from Phin or Panknin and account to me for the number of yards received"
07/28/1862 - Pvt. A. C. Hamett, Calhoun Guards, was assigned by Gen. J. C. Pemberton to Dr. Lining as a clerk in the Charleston Medical Purveyor's Office
08/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, I acknowledge the receipt of two boxes Limes and in bad condition which had also been broken open & a large number of the Limes taken out. Also a barrel of Lemons in good condition. The Limes and Lemons have been distributed amongst the sick in Hospitals
Thomas Lining"
08/15/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Would you be kind enough to define Surg Linings duties and position? As he was ordered to report to me, I have supposed him Field Purveyor of Gen Pembertons Division, drawing all supplies from me requisite in his division. Ten days since without consulting me he purchased
$140,000 of drugs & tea and sent the bills to me for payment. The orders came from the Secty of War to him. Shall I pay all bills contracted for by him? If that be the case it would relieve me of much responsibility if he be supplied with funds without its passing through my hands."
08/19/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Surg Thos Lining Med Purveyor Charleston considers his position as a menial office or a clerkship under me. I have regarded his appointment as Field Purveyor to Gen Pemberton's Division of the army. Can not
his position be so changed as to have him report to Gen Pemberton instead of to me?"
08/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows. Inform Messrs Fraser & Co and also Mr R T Walker that the Government will need all their medicines brought in by the "Herald". Mr R T Walker wrote to me concerning them offering what he had but was disposed to complain that the liberal offer of the government were not equal to those which he could obtain at auction or from Private Parties. You will see him and explain that the Government do not intend competing with speculators in auction sales and that he should be satisfied with the liberal prices given and also inform that Gen Pemberton has instructions to take all goods which the Government requires prohibiting all other sales. I believe that it is only necessary to inform Mr Walker that the Government wishes his goods to obtain them. You will attend to this without delay and oblige."
08/27/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Surgeon General S. P. Moore, Richmond, VA, " I have had the honor of receiving your communication of Aug 22d. The matter of complaint between Surgeon Lining Med Purv at Charleston and myself was in relation to 10 lbs pounds of Pulv opii which my head apothecary weighed out in the presence of others and packed. As I had just given them a lecture on careless packing and Surg Lining's complaints, the weighing of this opium made an impression upon them all. Surg Lining reported it as fully short 2 1/2 lbs by the weight of his clerk and a few days afterwards was forced to discharge this very clerk for appropriating public supplies. I have seen no reason to change my belief that the invoice sent to him was correct in this item."
08/28/1862 - Received an advance of $105 from Quartermaster M.A. Pringle "for hire of hands to chop barks, make tinctures, etc. & for cooperage & other labour to date."
08/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "As you were made independent of me by an order from the Surgeon General received yesterday and of which a copy was sent to me from Richmond, You will close without delay all bills contracted by your self to fill requisitions by sending the same to me for payment and also all clerk[s] hire to 1st Sept as from that date, I will remove the names of Your clerks from my muster roll as they are now exclusively under your control. I am much indebted to you for your prompt action on informing Messrs Fraser & Co and also Messrs Walker that the Government would require their cargo of medicines by the 'Herald'."
08/30/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining, P.A.C.S. is hereby announced as Medical Purveyor of the forces in the field of this Department [Dept of S.C. & Ga.]. He will issue Medical stores to the 1st Mil District on requisition properly made out and approved by the Commdg Officer of Said District, for other portions of the Department requisitions will require the approval of the Major Genl. Commanding. By order of Major Genl Pemberton, Hd Qrs. Dept S.C. & Ga. Charleston"
09/13/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received instructions from Richmond to pay Mr. Prince $16 per oz for Quinine provided he can give satisfactory proof that he gave that price for it. I have understood that you have reason to suspect that his statement made to me of giving $17 per oz is incorrect. Will you give me what information you have on this subject and oblige."
09/20/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " Your communication of 19th inst is at hand and contents noted. The mortars I have not, the whiskey must come from the Commissary as purveyors have instructions not to issue for the purpose of prophylactic. As regards Blank Books we must take what we can find and not what we would like. Orders have been issued from Richmond that Surgeons must fill out their own forms as no printed ones are allowed. I will write, however, to headquarters for further instructions on this subject and will apprize you of the result. I have recently been ordered to forward all supplies to Richmond retaining here only sufficient for 20.000 for one month and to commence anew to gather a stock which I can not do until furnished with funds, and from a letter which you forwarded yesterday you saw what a poor chance there was for an immediate remittance. I may not be in a condition to fill your next monthly requisition as to all the articles."
10/01/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff & A.A.G., "Sir, I am now making a Requisition for Medicines & Hospital Stores, Instruments, etc., etc., and in order to complete the requisition, I have to request that you will inform me of the number of Men including officers now in this part of the Division who draw stores from this office - also of the number of negro labourers now on the Islands & vicinity of Charleston, and whether an increase may be expected during the present month. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
10/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, your letter covering invoice of two barrels and four boxes Oranges containing 2425 Oranges is received. The Oranges were Rec'd in good condition and correspond with the Invoice, Very respectfully
Thomas Lining
I. & M. P. " [Inspector & Medical Purveyor]
10/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " In answer to your communication of 25th inst allow me to state that although the whiskey was issued to you by bottle it was received at the Rail Road as so many pounds and my desire was to know what it weighed when you received it so that I could be able to detect the amount of loss in transit. It is well known that no barrel supposed to contain liquor of any kind can make a safe trip on the Rail Road unmolested. Will you weigh the packages and calculate the number of pounds used out of them so that I may have some data upon which to charge the Rail Road for loss by stealage.
11/06/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Your telegram instructing me to purchase 4000 oz Quinine at $14 per oz has been received, but I have delay[ed] acting upon it thinking that I will be able to purchase at a less price. Quinine sold yesterday at auction in Charleston at $12 50/100. I have offered John Fraser & Co the auction price for their 4000 ounces. They declined selling under $14. Next week 2400[?] will be sold at auction and I do not think that it will bring over $12. As the season is over for its use I will have ample time to replenish the stock. Would it not be as well to instruct Surgeon Lining to stop at least the double issue if not stop its issue altogether to regiments during the winter months and let the fever cases go into Hospital. Skeleton regiments have drawn from Surg Lining 30 oz per month. It can not be issued on this per month. Hospital Stewards must sell it."
11/07/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Besides the Hospitals, I am furnishing 32.000 men upon requisition of Surg Lining, Med Purveyor, Charleston, so that retaining supplies for 10.000 would not meet the requirements upon me. Is it not a bad policy concentrating all of the Medical supplies of the Government in Richmond? Exclusive of risk by fire, the back [?bad]transportation and Rail Road loss will take a very heavy percentage of the articles . . ."
11/30/1862 - Of six boxes of oranges received from Medical Purveyor Prioleau, five boxes were in good condition and one box "had been opened & robbed."
12/09/1862 - Received in Charleston in good condition from Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm, Columbia, S.C., "Brandy (1 Cask) Gallons 21 & Plat Form Scales & Weights Set 1"
12/29/1862 - In a letter from the Medical Purveyor's Bureau, Charleston [SC] to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff [Dept of S.C. & Ga.], "Sir, I have the honor to inform you that in obedience to instructions received from Head Quarters, Dept. of S. C. & Ga., under the date of Dec. 24, 1862, expecting me to hold the Rail Road Company Responsible for the loss of 2 cases Quinine, 1000 each, valued at $2,000, in transit between this city & Columbia. I beg leave to report that I have this day called on Mr. Peake, agent of transportation of the S. C. R. R. company [South Carolina Rail Road] who informs me that the 2 cases of Quinine were delivered to the Infirmary of Surgeon J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor at Columbia, S. C. and consequently refuses to make any remuneration for said loss. Mr. Peake further states that Dr. Chisolm has several times been requested to visit the R R Depot at Columbia for the purpose of investigating the subject and that they have never been able to get him to comply with the request. Mr. Peake further stated that as their proof was in Columbia, he would recommend that I should visit that city where the matter would be fully investigated. Should it be thought necessary for me to go to Columbia, I will be glad to receive an order to that effect where the matter be fully investigated and a report made accordingly. . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
04/04/1863 - Confirmed as Surgeon from SC by the Confederate States Senate
05/01/1863 - Field purveyor, Charleston, SC
05/14/1863 - Requested eight days leave of absence which was approved by Medical Director Robert Little Brodie
05/14/1863 - Leave granted [S.O. 108/2 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
05/26/1863 - Returned to duty as Medical Purveyor in the city of Charleston, SC, after leave of absence due to sickness
05/29/1863 - Certified that a set of "amputating instruments are now in my possession & are worth the price specified" [The amputating instruments referred to were purchased as a set by Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm from Benjamin Rhett, Surgeon, for $150.00.]
06/13/1863 - Submitted a requisition for 2 bales of straw for Packing Purposes to be used a the Medical Purveyor's Office, "viz: there is none on hand & that Medical Supplies cannot be forwarded without a supply."
08/12/1863 - Surgeon & Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC
10/20/1863 - Submitted a requisition for one axe and one hatchet, "that for the proper discharge of the Business of the Medical Purveyors Office
11/16/1863 - Submitted a requisition for Rope 500 feet 1 inch 40 lbs, "the Medical Purveyors Office has been removed to a house, destitute of convenience for raising Barrels or Boxes, & that the Rope is intended for the construction of the proper Instrument. [approved by R. L. Brodie, Med Director]
12/18/1863 - In a letter from Charleston, SC, to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, requested 15 days furlough and stated that "Surgeon J. P. Chazal will act for me during my absence. . . Thomas Lining Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
01/14/1864 - As Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC, submitted a "Special Requisition" to Captain Witherspoon, Post Commissary, C.S. Army, "for Five Barrels Whiskey in consequence of my having been unable to obtain it from Surgeon [J. J.] Chisolm, Medical Purveyor,at Columbia. The Requisition has been approved by Order of General Beauregard. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
02/00/1864 - Moved Medical Purveyors Office from Hayne to Charlotte St., Charleston, SC
02/05/1864 - Sick [S.O. 35/8 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
03/16/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "General, Taxes being Returnable and payable during the next week in St. Bartholomews Parish, I respectfully ask that a Furlough may be granted me from the 19th to 26th March inclusive. Surgeon Ogier [Surgeon Thomas Louis Ogier, Sr.] will act during my absence . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
03/16/1864 - Leave [S.O. 74/1 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
04/21/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "Sir, On the 16th of March last, I requested to be informed how many troops were present in this Department. The number given at that time was Twenty two thousand, seven hundred fifty (22,750) Present & Absent and I was instructed to make Requisition for Medical & Hospital Supplies for that number. I have to request that I may be furnished with the number of troops now on duty in So. Carolina
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
05/04/1864 - Requested a furlough of twenty days because of "a severe attack of pneumonia which has greatly debilitated me"
05/04/1864 - Leave [S.O. 124/6 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
05/17/1864 - From Walterborough, SC, requested an extension of his leave of absence because of "continued indisposition" by sickness [pneumonia]
05/20/1864 - Leave [S.O. 140/4 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
09/15/1864 - Received $415 from the Confederate States Nitre and Mining Service for empty barrels for collecting urine, Charleston [SC] Works
09/20/1864 - Stationed, Charleston, SC
02/17/1865 - Ordered by Gen. W. J. Hardee to immediately pack up and move all remaining medical and hospital stores from the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, SC, to Kingstree, SC
03/25/1865 - Received a letter with a "private" communication from wife, Sarah B. Lining [The letter and the envelope, less its Confederate postage stamp, are in his Confederate Compiled Service Record.]
00/00/1865 - Practiced medicine, Walterborough, SC
- Moved to Alabama
07/22/1868 - Died, Whistler, Mobile Co, AL
David Woody, David W. Hiott, and Bob Krick provided input to this biography.
This biographical sketch is from:
Hambrecht, F.T. & Koste, J.L., Biographical
register of physicians who served the
Confederacy in a medical capacity.
06/30/2011. Updated 10/19/2015.
Unpublished database.
The following was added by David Woody, the creator of this memorial:
He was the son of Charles Hill Lining and Mary Ann Blake Lining.
Father: Charles Hill Lining
Mother: Mary Ann "Polly" Blake
08/16/1813 - Father, Charles, died
- Attended Yale University, Hartford, CT
1822 - M.D. degree, University of MD, Baltimore, MD, (from Colleton District, SC, before medical school)
09/01/1827 - Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army from South Carolina
04/12/1832 - Married, Sarah Burnet Dent, Edmundsbury, Ashepoo, Colleton District, SC (she died in 1874)
12/10/1832 - Resigned as Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army
1837 - Opened a hospital in St. Bartholomew's Parish, SC for the "reception of Patients laboring under Chronic Diseases only."
08/14/1850 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and seven children - indexed in the 1850 U.S. Census as Thomas Lining)
06/01/1860 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and five children - indexed in the 1860 U.S. Census as Dr. Thomas Lening)
10/28/1861 - Appointed Surgeon, Provisional Army of the Confederate States
01/13/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, SC
03/31/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
04/19/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
05/22/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
06/25/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining will relieve from duty Assistant Surgeon H. B. Horlbeck as medical purveyor at Charleston, S.C., reporting for instructions by letter to Surgeon J. J. Chisholm [sic - Chisolm], at Columbia, S.C." [S.O. 146/24]
07/04/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you today by Express, 200 oz quinine for which I enclose invoice My instructions which I extend to you are to issue double the quantity of Quinine to regiments and companies most exposed to malarial influences If James Island has been abandoned by the enemy we will soon be able to withdraw our troops and place them in healthier localities/ All issues are made
monthly and only such articles as are absolutely needed. The Supply Table for present has been abandoned."
07/07/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows: 'Examine tea at Fraser & Co and if good offer $5 lb for it.' The parties have it at $5 1/2. If it is really a very fine article and they will not take less, offer $5 1/4 or $5 1/2. At 1/4 saved on the amount 6000 pounds will
be $1500. I also left with you an order of Gen Pemberton to seize all gin arriving in boxes for the government. Messrs Fraser & Co can give you much information in this matter."
07/15/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have shipped by Passenger trains to Charleston, chests filled with medicine according to formula. You will not issue these to old regiments as they have all been supplied. I enclose also printed list of contents of medicine chest with circulars received from Richmond for your information. I also send 32 lb of ground root of Dogwood, wild cherry &c mixed for making tincture for issue as a prophylactic and will forward more as it is brought in."
07/18/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your communication of 18th inst relative to the purchase of barks has been received and inclosed you will find check for $1000 for that purpose and also duplicate receipts which you will return signed. When small items are wanted for the department and you are not in funds, the plan which I always adopted was to purchase paying for them myself and making a memorandum of moneys to be returned when the department was in funds. It was only in this way that I could get along when money was tardy in arriving from Richmond. As Columbia is much nearer, the same plan might be much more satisfactorily be adopted by you. Inform me of the amount expended and I will immediately remit." [Dr. J. J. Chisolm was from a wealthy family and may help explain why he was able to temporarily fund Confederate medical purchases."
07/22/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received a communication from Surg. Johns [Surgeon Edward Johns, Chief Medical Purveyor, Richmond, VA] instructing me to examine some brandy of Mr. Hopkins at Major Cooks, Paymaster, or of which Major Cooks can give some information. You are requested to examine the same and let me know the quality and price, also quantity."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your favor of 23rd has come to hand. Two lbs of bark to the gallon of whiskey macerated for 14 days with frequent shaking will be sufficiently strong. You are supposed to perfuse the tincture as you mince the bark. Have you yet purchased bark and in what quantity? Blank Books you will purchase in Charleston. Let me know the number bought and have the same charged to
my account."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Upon making inquiry of the articles of the medicine chests, I find that each was supplied with double the quantity of castor oil. Turpentine & Epson salts allowed in the fluid form. We filled these double the quantity upon your invoice of 15th inst. You will do the same to make them correspond. I have received a bill of Willeys for 70 Bunks bill made out in the name of Surg. Horlbeck, but dated 18th July, to whom shall they be charged."
07/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you by passenger train today 67 pounds of ground mixed bark for making tincture for the soldiers Should you require adhesive plaster you can obtain the same from Phin or Panknin and account to me for the number of yards received"
07/28/1862 - Pvt. A. C. Hamett, Calhoun Guards, was assigned by Gen. J. C. Pemberton to Dr. Lining as a clerk in the Charleston Medical Purveyor's Office
08/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, I acknowledge the receipt of two boxes Limes and in bad condition which had also been broken open & a large number of the Limes taken out. Also a barrel of Lemons in good condition. The Limes and Lemons have been distributed amongst the sick in Hospitals
Thomas Lining"
08/15/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Would you be kind enough to define Surg Linings duties and position? As he was ordered to report to me, I have supposed him Field Purveyor of Gen Pembertons Division, drawing all supplies from me requisite in his division. Ten days since without consulting me he purchased
$140,000 of drugs & tea and sent the bills to me for payment. The orders came from the Secty of War to him. Shall I pay all bills contracted for by him? If that be the case it would relieve me of much responsibility if he be supplied with funds without its passing through my hands."
08/19/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Surg Thos Lining Med Purveyor Charleston considers his position as a menial office or a clerkship under me. I have regarded his appointment as Field Purveyor to Gen Pemberton's Division of the army. Can not
his position be so changed as to have him report to Gen Pemberton instead of to me?"
08/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows. Inform Messrs Fraser & Co and also Mr R T Walker that the Government will need all their medicines brought in by the "Herald". Mr R T Walker wrote to me concerning them offering what he had but was disposed to complain that the liberal offer of the government were not equal to those which he could obtain at auction or from Private Parties. You will see him and explain that the Government do not intend competing with speculators in auction sales and that he should be satisfied with the liberal prices given and also inform that Gen Pemberton has instructions to take all goods which the Government requires prohibiting all other sales. I believe that it is only necessary to inform Mr Walker that the Government wishes his goods to obtain them. You will attend to this without delay and oblige."
08/27/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Surgeon General S. P. Moore, Richmond, VA, " I have had the honor of receiving your communication of Aug 22d. The matter of complaint between Surgeon Lining Med Purv at Charleston and myself was in relation to 10 lbs pounds of Pulv opii which my head apothecary weighed out in the presence of others and packed. As I had just given them a lecture on careless packing and Surg Lining's complaints, the weighing of this opium made an impression upon them all. Surg Lining reported it as fully short 2 1/2 lbs by the weight of his clerk and a few days afterwards was forced to discharge this very clerk for appropriating public supplies. I have seen no reason to change my belief that the invoice sent to him was correct in this item."
08/28/1862 - Received an advance of $105 from Quartermaster M.A. Pringle "for hire of hands to chop barks, make tinctures, etc. & for cooperage & other labour to date."
08/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "As you were made independent of me by an order from the Surgeon General received yesterday and of which a copy was sent to me from Richmond, You will close without delay all bills contracted by your self to fill requisitions by sending the same to me for payment and also all clerk[s] hire to 1st Sept as from that date, I will remove the names of Your clerks from my muster roll as they are now exclusively under your control. I am much indebted to you for your prompt action on informing Messrs Fraser & Co and also Messrs Walker that the Government would require their cargo of medicines by the 'Herald'."
08/30/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining, P.A.C.S. is hereby announced as Medical Purveyor of the forces in the field of this Department [Dept of S.C. & Ga.]. He will issue Medical stores to the 1st Mil District on requisition properly made out and approved by the Commdg Officer of Said District, for other portions of the Department requisitions will require the approval of the Major Genl. Commanding. By order of Major Genl Pemberton, Hd Qrs. Dept S.C. & Ga. Charleston"
09/13/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received instructions from Richmond to pay Mr. Prince $16 per oz for Quinine provided he can give satisfactory proof that he gave that price for it. I have understood that you have reason to suspect that his statement made to me of giving $17 per oz is incorrect. Will you give me what information you have on this subject and oblige."
09/20/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " Your communication of 19th inst is at hand and contents noted. The mortars I have not, the whiskey must come from the Commissary as purveyors have instructions not to issue for the purpose of prophylactic. As regards Blank Books we must take what we can find and not what we would like. Orders have been issued from Richmond that Surgeons must fill out their own forms as no printed ones are allowed. I will write, however, to headquarters for further instructions on this subject and will apprize you of the result. I have recently been ordered to forward all supplies to Richmond retaining here only sufficient for 20.000 for one month and to commence anew to gather a stock which I can not do until furnished with funds, and from a letter which you forwarded yesterday you saw what a poor chance there was for an immediate remittance. I may not be in a condition to fill your next monthly requisition as to all the articles."
10/01/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff & A.A.G., "Sir, I am now making a Requisition for Medicines & Hospital Stores, Instruments, etc., etc., and in order to complete the requisition, I have to request that you will inform me of the number of Men including officers now in this part of the Division who draw stores from this office - also of the number of negro labourers now on the Islands & vicinity of Charleston, and whether an increase may be expected during the present month. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
10/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, your letter covering invoice of two barrels and four boxes Oranges containing 2425 Oranges is received. The Oranges were Rec'd in good condition and correspond with the Invoice, Very respectfully
Thomas Lining
I. & M. P. " [Inspector & Medical Purveyor]
10/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " In answer to your communication of 25th inst allow me to state that although the whiskey was issued to you by bottle it was received at the Rail Road as so many pounds and my desire was to know what it weighed when you received it so that I could be able to detect the amount of loss in transit. It is well known that no barrel supposed to contain liquor of any kind can make a safe trip on the Rail Road unmolested. Will you weigh the packages and calculate the number of pounds used out of them so that I may have some data upon which to charge the Rail Road for loss by stealage.
11/06/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Your telegram instructing me to purchase 4000 oz Quinine at $14 per oz has been received, but I have delay[ed] acting upon it thinking that I will be able to purchase at a less price. Quinine sold yesterday at auction in Charleston at $12 50/100. I have offered John Fraser & Co the auction price for their 4000 ounces. They declined selling under $14. Next week 2400[?] will be sold at auction and I do not think that it will bring over $12. As the season is over for its use I will have ample time to replenish the stock. Would it not be as well to instruct Surgeon Lining to stop at least the double issue if not stop its issue altogether to regiments during the winter months and let the fever cases go into Hospital. Skeleton regiments have drawn from Surg Lining 30 oz per month. It can not be issued on this per month. Hospital Stewards must sell it."
11/07/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Besides the Hospitals, I am furnishing 32.000 men upon requisition of Surg Lining, Med Purveyor, Charleston, so that retaining supplies for 10.000 would not meet the requirements upon me. Is it not a bad policy concentrating all of the Medical supplies of the Government in Richmond? Exclusive of risk by fire, the back [?bad]transportation and Rail Road loss will take a very heavy percentage of the articles . . ."
11/30/1862 - Of six boxes of oranges received from Medical Purveyor Prioleau, five boxes were in good condition and one box "had been opened & robbed."
12/09/1862 - Received in Charleston in good condition from Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm, Columbia, S.C., "Brandy (1 Cask) Gallons 21 & Plat Form Scales & Weights Set 1"
12/29/1862 - In a letter from the Medical Purveyor's Bureau, Charleston [SC] to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff [Dept of S.C. & Ga.], "Sir, I have the honor to inform you that in obedience to instructions received from Head Quarters, Dept. of S. C. & Ga., under the date of Dec. 24, 1862, expecting me to hold the Rail Road Company Responsible for the loss of 2 cases Quinine, 1000 each, valued at $2,000, in transit between this city & Columbia. I beg leave to report that I have this day called on Mr. Peake, agent of transportation of the S. C. R. R. company [South Carolina Rail Road] who informs me that the 2 cases of Quinine were delivered to the Infirmary of Surgeon J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor at Columbia, S. C. and consequently refuses to make any remuneration for said loss. Mr. Peake further states that Dr. Chisolm has several times been requested to visit the R R Depot at Columbia for the purpose of investigating the subject and that they have never been able to get him to comply with the request. Mr. Peake further stated that as their proof was in Columbia, he would recommend that I should visit that city where the matter would be fully investigated. Should it be thought necessary for me to go to Columbia, I will be glad to receive an order to that effect where the matter be fully investigated and a report made accordingly. . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
04/04/1863 - Confirmed as Surgeon from SC by the Confederate States Senate
05/01/1863 - Field purveyor, Charleston, SC
05/14/1863 - Requested eight days leave of absence which was approved by Medical Director Robert Little Brodie
05/14/1863 - Leave granted [S.O. 108/2 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
05/26/1863 - Returned to duty as Medical Purveyor in the city of Charleston, SC, after leave of absence due to sickness
05/29/1863 - Certified that a set of "amputating instruments are now in my possession & are worth the price specified" [The amputating instruments referred to were purchased as a set by Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm from Benjamin Rhett, Surgeon, for $150.00.]
06/13/1863 - Submitted a requisition for 2 bales of straw for Packing Purposes to be used a the Medical Purveyor's Office, "viz: there is none on hand & that Medical Supplies cannot be forwarded without a supply."
08/12/1863 - Surgeon & Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC
10/20/1863 - Submitted a requisition for one axe and one hatchet, "that for the proper discharge of the Business of the Medical Purveyors Office
11/16/1863 - Submitted a requisition for Rope 500 feet 1 inch 40 lbs, "the Medical Purveyors Office has been removed to a house, destitute of convenience for raising Barrels or Boxes, & that the Rope is intended for the construction of the proper Instrument. [approved by R. L. Brodie, Med Director]
12/18/1863 - In a letter from Charleston, SC, to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, requested 15 days furlough and stated that "Surgeon J. P. Chazal will act for me during my absence. . . Thomas Lining Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
01/14/1864 - As Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC, submitted a "Special Requisition" to Captain Witherspoon, Post Commissary, C.S. Army, "for Five Barrels Whiskey in consequence of my having been unable to obtain it from Surgeon [J. J.] Chisolm, Medical Purveyor,at Columbia. The Requisition has been approved by Order of General Beauregard. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
02/00/1864 - Moved Medical Purveyors Office from Hayne to Charlotte St., Charleston, SC
02/05/1864 - Sick [S.O. 35/8 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
03/16/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "General, Taxes being Returnable and payable during the next week in St. Bartholomews Parish, I respectfully ask that a Furlough may be granted me from the 19th to 26th March inclusive. Surgeon Ogier [Surgeon Thomas Louis Ogier, Sr.] will act during my absence . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
03/16/1864 - Leave [S.O. 74/1 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
04/21/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "Sir, On the 16th of March last, I requested to be informed how many troops were present in this Department. The number given at that time was Twenty two thousand, seven hundred fifty (22,750) Present & Absent and I was instructed to make Requisition for Medical & Hospital Supplies for that number. I have to request that I may be furnished with the number of troops now on duty in So. Carolina
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
05/04/1864 - Requested a furlough of twenty days because of "a severe attack of pneumonia which has greatly debilitated me"
05/04/1864 - Leave [S.O. 124/6 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
05/17/1864 - From Walterborough, SC, requested an extension of his leave of absence because of "continued indisposition" by sickness [pneumonia]
05/20/1864 - Leave [S.O. 140/4 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
09/15/1864 - Received $415 from the Confederate States Nitre and Mining Service for empty barrels for collecting urine, Charleston [SC] Works
09/20/1864 - Stationed, Charleston, SC
02/17/1865 - Ordered by Gen. W. J. Hardee to immediately pack up and move all remaining medical and hospital stores from the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, SC, to Kingstree, SC
03/25/1865 - Received a letter with a "private" communication from wife, Sarah B. Lining [The letter and the envelope, less its Confederate postage stamp, are in his Confederate Compiled Service Record.]
00/00/1865 - Practiced medicine, Walterborough, SC
- Moved to Alabama
07/22/1868 - Died, Whistler, Mobile Co, AL
David Woody, David W. Hiott, and Bob Krick provided input to this biography.
This biographical sketch is from:
Hambrecht, F.T. & Koste, J.L., Biographical
register of physicians who served the
Confederacy in a medical capacity.
06/30/2011. Updated 10/19/2015.
Unpublished database.
The following was added by David Woody, the creator of this memorial:
He was the son of Charles Hill Lining and Mary Ann Blake Lining.
Mother: Mary Ann "Polly" Blake
08/16/1813 - Father, Charles, died
- Attended Yale University, Hartford, CT
1822 - M.D. degree, University of MD, Baltimore, MD, (from Colleton District, SC, before medical school)
09/01/1827 - Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army from South Carolina
04/12/1832 - Married, Sarah Burnet Dent, Edmundsbury, Ashepoo, Colleton District, SC (she died in 1874)
12/10/1832 - Resigned as Asst. Surgeon, U. S. Army
1837 - Opened a hospital in St. Bartholomew's Parish, SC for the "reception of Patients laboring under Chronic Diseases only."
08/14/1850 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and seven children - indexed in the 1850 U.S. Census as Thomas Lining)
06/01/1860 - Practiced medicine, St. Bartholomew's Parish, Colleton District, SC (living with wife, Sarah, and five children - indexed in the 1860 U.S. Census as Dr. Thomas Lening)
10/28/1861 - Appointed Surgeon, Provisional Army of the Confederate States
01/13/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, Sullivan's Island, SC
03/31/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
04/19/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
05/22/1862 - Surgeon, Fort Moultrie, SC
06/25/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining will relieve from duty Assistant Surgeon H. B. Horlbeck as medical purveyor at Charleston, S.C., reporting for instructions by letter to Surgeon J. J. Chisholm [sic - Chisolm], at Columbia, S.C." [S.O. 146/24]
07/04/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you today by Express, 200 oz quinine for which I enclose invoice My instructions which I extend to you are to issue double the quantity of Quinine to regiments and companies most exposed to malarial influences If James Island has been abandoned by the enemy we will soon be able to withdraw our troops and place them in healthier localities/ All issues are made
monthly and only such articles as are absolutely needed. The Supply Table for present has been abandoned."
07/07/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows: 'Examine tea at Fraser & Co and if good offer $5 lb for it.' The parties have it at $5 1/2. If it is really a very fine article and they will not take less, offer $5 1/4 or $5 1/2. At 1/4 saved on the amount 6000 pounds will
be $1500. I also left with you an order of Gen Pemberton to seize all gin arriving in boxes for the government. Messrs Fraser & Co can give you much information in this matter."
07/15/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have shipped by Passenger trains to Charleston, chests filled with medicine according to formula. You will not issue these to old regiments as they have all been supplied. I enclose also printed list of contents of medicine chest with circulars received from Richmond for your information. I also send 32 lb of ground root of Dogwood, wild cherry &c mixed for making tincture for issue as a prophylactic and will forward more as it is brought in."
07/18/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your communication of 18th inst relative to the purchase of barks has been received and inclosed you will find check for $1000 for that purpose and also duplicate receipts which you will return signed. When small items are wanted for the department and you are not in funds, the plan which I always adopted was to purchase paying for them myself and making a memorandum of moneys to be returned when the department was in funds. It was only in this way that I could get along when money was tardy in arriving from Richmond. As Columbia is much nearer, the same plan might be much more satisfactorily be adopted by you. Inform me of the amount expended and I will immediately remit." [Dr. J. J. Chisolm was from a wealthy family and may help explain why he was able to temporarily fund Confederate medical purchases."
07/22/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received a communication from Surg. Johns [Surgeon Edward Johns, Chief Medical Purveyor, Richmond, VA] instructing me to examine some brandy of Mr. Hopkins at Major Cooks, Paymaster, or of which Major Cooks can give some information. You are requested to examine the same and let me know the quality and price, also quantity."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Your favor of 23rd has come to hand. Two lbs of bark to the gallon of whiskey macerated for 14 days with frequent shaking will be sufficiently strong. You are supposed to perfuse the tincture as you mince the bark. Have you yet purchased bark and in what quantity? Blank Books you will purchase in Charleston. Let me know the number bought and have the same charged to
my account."
07/24/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "Upon making inquiry of the articles of the medicine chests, I find that each was supplied with double the quantity of castor oil. Turpentine & Epson salts allowed in the fluid form. We filled these double the quantity upon your invoice of 15th inst. You will do the same to make them correspond. I have received a bill of Willeys for 70 Bunks bill made out in the name of Surg. Horlbeck, but dated 18th July, to whom shall they be charged."
07/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I have forwarded to you by passenger train today 67 pounds of ground mixed bark for making tincture for the soldiers Should you require adhesive plaster you can obtain the same from Phin or Panknin and account to me for the number of yards received"
07/28/1862 - Pvt. A. C. Hamett, Calhoun Guards, was assigned by Gen. J. C. Pemberton to Dr. Lining as a clerk in the Charleston Medical Purveyor's Office
08/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, I acknowledge the receipt of two boxes Limes and in bad condition which had also been broken open & a large number of the Limes taken out. Also a barrel of Lemons in good condition. The Limes and Lemons have been distributed amongst the sick in Hospitals
Thomas Lining"
08/15/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Would you be kind enough to define Surg Linings duties and position? As he was ordered to report to me, I have supposed him Field Purveyor of Gen Pembertons Division, drawing all supplies from me requisite in his division. Ten days since without consulting me he purchased
$140,000 of drugs & tea and sent the bills to me for payment. The orders came from the Secty of War to him. Shall I pay all bills contracted for by him? If that be the case it would relieve me of much responsibility if he be supplied with funds without its passing through my hands."
08/19/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Surg Thos Lining Med Purveyor Charleston considers his position as a menial office or a clerkship under me. I have regarded his appointment as Field Purveyor to Gen Pemberton's Division of the army. Can not
his position be so changed as to have him report to Gen Pemberton instead of to me?"
08/26/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " I telegraphed to you today as follows. Inform Messrs Fraser & Co and also Mr R T Walker that the Government will need all their medicines brought in by the "Herald". Mr R T Walker wrote to me concerning them offering what he had but was disposed to complain that the liberal offer of the government were not equal to those which he could obtain at auction or from Private Parties. You will see him and explain that the Government do not intend competing with speculators in auction sales and that he should be satisfied with the liberal prices given and also inform that Gen Pemberton has instructions to take all goods which the Government requires prohibiting all other sales. I believe that it is only necessary to inform Mr Walker that the Government wishes his goods to obtain them. You will attend to this without delay and oblige."
08/27/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Surgeon General S. P. Moore, Richmond, VA, " I have had the honor of receiving your communication of Aug 22d. The matter of complaint between Surgeon Lining Med Purv at Charleston and myself was in relation to 10 lbs pounds of Pulv opii which my head apothecary weighed out in the presence of others and packed. As I had just given them a lecture on careless packing and Surg Lining's complaints, the weighing of this opium made an impression upon them all. Surg Lining reported it as fully short 2 1/2 lbs by the weight of his clerk and a few days afterwards was forced to discharge this very clerk for appropriating public supplies. I have seen no reason to change my belief that the invoice sent to him was correct in this item."
08/28/1862 - Received an advance of $105 from Quartermaster M.A. Pringle "for hire of hands to chop barks, make tinctures, etc. & for cooperage & other labour to date."
08/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "As you were made independent of me by an order from the Surgeon General received yesterday and of which a copy was sent to me from Richmond, You will close without delay all bills contracted by your self to fill requisitions by sending the same to me for payment and also all clerk[s] hire to 1st Sept as from that date, I will remove the names of Your clerks from my muster roll as they are now exclusively under your control. I am much indebted to you for your prompt action on informing Messrs Fraser & Co and also Messrs Walker that the Government would require their cargo of medicines by the 'Herald'."
08/30/1862 - "Surgeon Thomas Lining, P.A.C.S. is hereby announced as Medical Purveyor of the forces in the field of this Department [Dept of S.C. & Ga.]. He will issue Medical stores to the 1st Mil District on requisition properly made out and approved by the Commdg Officer of Said District, for other portions of the Department requisitions will require the approval of the Major Genl. Commanding. By order of Major Genl Pemberton, Hd Qrs. Dept S.C. & Ga. Charleston"
09/13/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, "I have received instructions from Richmond to pay Mr. Prince $16 per oz for Quinine provided he can give satisfactory proof that he gave that price for it. I have understood that you have reason to suspect that his statement made to me of giving $17 per oz is incorrect. Will you give me what information you have on this subject and oblige."
09/20/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " Your communication of 19th inst is at hand and contents noted. The mortars I have not, the whiskey must come from the Commissary as purveyors have instructions not to issue for the purpose of prophylactic. As regards Blank Books we must take what we can find and not what we would like. Orders have been issued from Richmond that Surgeons must fill out their own forms as no printed ones are allowed. I will write, however, to headquarters for further instructions on this subject and will apprize you of the result. I have recently been ordered to forward all supplies to Richmond retaining here only sufficient for 20.000 for one month and to commence anew to gather a stock which I can not do until furnished with funds, and from a letter which you forwarded yesterday you saw what a poor chance there was for an immediate remittance. I may not be in a condition to fill your next monthly requisition as to all the articles."
10/01/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff & A.A.G., "Sir, I am now making a Requisition for Medicines & Hospital Stores, Instruments, etc., etc., and in order to complete the requisition, I have to request that you will inform me of the number of Men including officers now in this part of the Division who draw stores from this office - also of the number of negro labourers now on the Islands & vicinity of Charleston, and whether an increase may be expected during the present month. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
10/14/1862 - From the Medical Purveyors Bureau, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Asst. Surgeon W. H. Prioleau, Medical Purveyor, "Sir, your letter covering invoice of two barrels and four boxes Oranges containing 2425 Oranges is received. The Oranges were Rec'd in good condition and correspond with the Invoice, Very respectfully
Thomas Lining
I. & M. P. " [Inspector & Medical Purveyor]
10/29/1862 - Dr. J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor, Columbia, SC, wrote to Dr. Lining, " In answer to your communication of 25th inst allow me to state that although the whiskey was issued to you by bottle it was received at the Rail Road as so many pounds and my desire was to know what it weighed when you received it so that I could be able to detect the amount of loss in transit. It is well known that no barrel supposed to contain liquor of any kind can make a safe trip on the Rail Road unmolested. Will you weigh the packages and calculate the number of pounds used out of them so that I may have some data upon which to charge the Rail Road for loss by stealage.
11/06/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Your telegram instructing me to purchase 4000 oz Quinine at $14 per oz has been received, but I have delay[ed] acting upon it thinking that I will be able to purchase at a less price. Quinine sold yesterday at auction in Charleston at $12 50/100. I have offered John Fraser & Co the auction price for their 4000 ounces. They declined selling under $14. Next week 2400[?] will be sold at auction and I do not think that it will bring over $12. As the season is over for its use I will have ample time to replenish the stock. Would it not be as well to instruct Surgeon Lining to stop at least the double issue if not stop its issue altogether to regiments during the winter months and let the fever cases go into Hospital. Skeleton regiments have drawn from Surg Lining 30 oz per month. It can not be issued on this per month. Hospital Stewards must sell it."
11/07/1862 - In a letter to Surgeon E. W. Johns, Chief Purveyor, Richmond, VA, Medical Purveyor and Surgeon J. J. Chisolm wrote, "Besides the Hospitals, I am furnishing 32.000 men upon requisition of Surg Lining, Med Purveyor, Charleston, so that retaining supplies for 10.000 would not meet the requirements upon me. Is it not a bad policy concentrating all of the Medical supplies of the Government in Richmond? Exclusive of risk by fire, the back [?bad]transportation and Rail Road loss will take a very heavy percentage of the articles . . ."
11/30/1862 - Of six boxes of oranges received from Medical Purveyor Prioleau, five boxes were in good condition and one box "had been opened & robbed."
12/09/1862 - Received in Charleston in good condition from Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm, Columbia, S.C., "Brandy (1 Cask) Gallons 21 & Plat Form Scales & Weights Set 1"
12/29/1862 - In a letter from the Medical Purveyor's Bureau, Charleston [SC] to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff [Dept of S.C. & Ga.], "Sir, I have the honor to inform you that in obedience to instructions received from Head Quarters, Dept. of S. C. & Ga., under the date of Dec. 24, 1862, expecting me to hold the Rail Road Company Responsible for the loss of 2 cases Quinine, 1000 each, valued at $2,000, in transit between this city & Columbia. I beg leave to report that I have this day called on Mr. Peake, agent of transportation of the S. C. R. R. company [South Carolina Rail Road] who informs me that the 2 cases of Quinine were delivered to the Infirmary of Surgeon J. J. Chisolm, Medical Purveyor at Columbia, S. C. and consequently refuses to make any remuneration for said loss. Mr. Peake further states that Dr. Chisolm has several times been requested to visit the R R Depot at Columbia for the purpose of investigating the subject and that they have never been able to get him to comply with the request. Mr. Peake further stated that as their proof was in Columbia, he would recommend that I should visit that city where the matter would be fully investigated. Should it be thought necessary for me to go to Columbia, I will be glad to receive an order to that effect where the matter be fully investigated and a report made accordingly. . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
04/04/1863 - Confirmed as Surgeon from SC by the Confederate States Senate
05/01/1863 - Field purveyor, Charleston, SC
05/14/1863 - Requested eight days leave of absence which was approved by Medical Director Robert Little Brodie
05/14/1863 - Leave granted [S.O. 108/2 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
05/26/1863 - Returned to duty as Medical Purveyor in the city of Charleston, SC, after leave of absence due to sickness
05/29/1863 - Certified that a set of "amputating instruments are now in my possession & are worth the price specified" [The amputating instruments referred to were purchased as a set by Medical Purveyor J. J. Chisolm from Benjamin Rhett, Surgeon, for $150.00.]
06/13/1863 - Submitted a requisition for 2 bales of straw for Packing Purposes to be used a the Medical Purveyor's Office, "viz: there is none on hand & that Medical Supplies cannot be forwarded without a supply."
08/12/1863 - Surgeon & Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC
10/20/1863 - Submitted a requisition for one axe and one hatchet, "that for the proper discharge of the Business of the Medical Purveyors Office
11/16/1863 - Submitted a requisition for Rope 500 feet 1 inch 40 lbs, "the Medical Purveyors Office has been removed to a house, destitute of convenience for raising Barrels or Boxes, & that the Rope is intended for the construction of the proper Instrument. [approved by R. L. Brodie, Med Director]
12/18/1863 - In a letter from Charleston, SC, to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, requested 15 days furlough and stated that "Surgeon J. P. Chazal will act for me during my absence. . . Thomas Lining Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
01/14/1864 - As Medical Purveyor, Charleston, SC, submitted a "Special Requisition" to Captain Witherspoon, Post Commissary, C.S. Army, "for Five Barrels Whiskey in consequence of my having been unable to obtain it from Surgeon [J. J.] Chisolm, Medical Purveyor,at Columbia. The Requisition has been approved by Order of General Beauregard. . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
02/00/1864 - Moved Medical Purveyors Office from Hayne to Charlotte St., Charleston, SC
02/05/1864 - Sick [S.O. 35/8 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
03/16/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "General, Taxes being Returnable and payable during the next week in St. Bartholomews Parish, I respectfully ask that a Furlough may be granted me from the 19th to 26th March inclusive. Surgeon Ogier [Surgeon Thomas Louis Ogier, Sr.] will act during my absence . . .
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
03/16/1864 - Leave [S.O. 74/1 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. P. G. T. Beauregard]
04/21/1864 - From the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, S.C., wrote to Brig. Gen. Thomas Jordan, Chief of Staff, "Sir, On the 16th of March last, I requested to be informed how many troops were present in this Department. The number given at that time was Twenty two thousand, seven hundred fifty (22,750) Present & Absent and I was instructed to make Requisition for Medical & Hospital Supplies for that number. I have to request that I may be furnished with the number of troops now on duty in So. Carolina
Thomas Lining
Surgeon & Medical Purveyor"
05/04/1864 - Requested a furlough of twenty days because of "a severe attack of pneumonia which has greatly debilitated me"
05/04/1864 - Leave [S.O. 124/6 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
05/17/1864 - From Walterborough, SC, requested an extension of his leave of absence because of "continued indisposition" by sickness [pneumonia]
05/20/1864 - Leave [S.O. 140/4 Dept. S.C., Ga. & Fla. Gen. Sam Jones]
09/15/1864 - Received $415 from the Confederate States Nitre and Mining Service for empty barrels for collecting urine, Charleston [SC] Works
09/20/1864 - Stationed, Charleston, SC
02/17/1865 - Ordered by Gen. W. J. Hardee to immediately pack up and move all remaining medical and hospital stores from the Medical Purveyors Office, Charleston, SC, to Kingstree, SC
03/25/1865 - Received a letter with a "private" communication from wife, Sarah B. Lining [The letter and the envelope, less its Confederate postage stamp, are in his Confederate Compiled Service Record.]
00/00/1865 - Practiced medicine, Walterborough, SC
- Moved to Alabama
07/22/1868 - Died, Whistler, Mobile Co, AL
David Woody, David W. Hiott, and Bob Krick provided input to this biography.
This biographical sketch is from:
Hambrecht, F.T. & Koste, J.L., Biographical
register of physicians who served the
Confederacy in a medical capacity.
06/30/2011. Updated 10/19/2015.
Unpublished database.
The following was added by David Woody, the creator of this memorial:
He was the son of Charles Hill Lining and Mary Ann Blake Lining.
Inscription
HERE RESTS
THOMAS LINING M.D.
a native of South Carolina
died at this place
July 22, 1868
in his 70th year.
And in the same grave lies
RICHARD ROPER,
youngest son of
Dr. Thomas and Sarah B. Lining
died June 14, 1868
aged 12 years and 1 month
Thou God of Love
Beneath thy sheltering wing
We leave our holy dead
to rest in hope
