Does anyone know anything bout this special Confederate lady? Perhaps there's been an article or book about her life. SALLY LOUISA TOMPKINS WAS A SUCCESSFUL HOSPITAL ADMINISTRATOR Any Confederate soldier that was badly wounded, had the greatest chance of survival if he was placed in Sally Louisa Tompkins own medical care at the Robertson Hospital in Richmond. She had been living in Richmond, when the Confederate government appealed for civilians to help with the care of the wounded. Tompkin's hospital provided highly effective care, with the best record for returning its patients to their ranks. As its reputa- tion grew, many officers tried to get the most seriously wounded soldieres admitted into Tompkins's care. This dedicated Virginian not only gave her time and skills, this lady also subsidized this hospital with her own personal money.