There should be as little extra watching on the part of Orderlies as is possible; when it is indispensable the extra watcher should have the same night-ration. I submit my strong impressions on the subject of this night refreshment now, because, small as it may seem, it very largely enters into the working of a night watch. I have suggested the division of the Night Orderly’s sleep, because, if A. comes on duty at 6 A.M., and is sent to bed at noon or 1 to get ready for his night watch at 9 P.M., he is scarcely fit for a long sleep, and supposing the patients dine at noon (an excellent hour) he has not, or scarcely, taken his share of the clearing away which, got over in time, enables the other Orderlies, one or both, to have a short recreation in the afternoon. Also if sent to bed at one he has not eight hours’ sleep, as out of that he has to undress, dress, and sup. Also he has to remain on duty from 9 P.M. to 9 P.M. next night, which is much too long as a rule. If he does not go to bed before his watch, and goes off duty at 9 A.M. next morning, whatever time may be then allowed him for sleep, he cannot, as a rule, be depended upon for performing his watch duty efficiently. [Sidenote: Where are the Night Orderlies to Sleep by Day?] 27. If the Ward Orderlies watch by turns, it should be arranged that the men who sleep before and after the watch can do so quietly. This is by no means always attended to, as to Nurses in Civil Hospitals. Upon the whole, I cannot think it would answer to have always the same watchers, as regards Orderlies. The other Orderlies, supposing them lodged apart from the wards, will certainly go seldom enough to their quarters during day, except during their exercise time. It may be thought essential to retain soldiers under very primitive notions as to quarters. So though in a dormitory of women, I think little cells, parted either with a partition or a curtain, the whole thoroughly airy, are in all respects preferable to unparted rooms, it may be, by some, thought better that the Orderlies shall sleep in large airy wards, not parted by curtains or partitions. I know, however, one high Military authority, at least; who considers the same reasons apply to men as to women in this. Soldiers are generally able to go to sleep whenever ordered. Indeed their general capacity of doing whatever they are bid is one of their many fine points. The Orderlies’ wards must be under some sort of inspection, and noise must not be suffered in them. Non-Commissioned Officers, either Ward or Assistant Ward-Masters, or some special functionary (but such I would not multiply) must sleep near, and have general charge of the order and quiet of such wards. I conclude that one or more Assistant Ward-Masters, at all events, must watch, and as they must sleep by day, this will fit in well enough.