From George Washington to Isaac Foster, 22 January 1777
To Isaac Foster
Head Quarters Morris town 22d Jan. 1777
Sir
Doctor Morgan having been dismissed from the Director Generalship, by Congress, I must desire you to take Care of the Hospital on the East Side of Hudsons River till a new Appointment is made. I have addressed myself to you supposing you are the eldest Surgeon, but if I am mistaken, be pleased to put this Letter into the Hands of the person who is. I am Sir yr most obd. Servt.
Df, in Tench Tilghman’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.