Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources: Volume 7
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To DOCTOR JOHN MORGAN Head Quarters, Morris Town, January 18, 1777.

    Sir: I yesterday received a Letter from Mr. Hancock with the following Resolve of Congress which he desired might be communicated to you.

    January 9th., 1777.

    Resolved, That Doctr. John Morgan Director General, and Doctr. Saml. Stringer Director of the Hospital in the northern Department of the Army of the United States, be, and they are hereby dismissed from any further Service in said Offices.

    What occasioned the above Resolve I cannot say, I can only assure you, it has not been owing to any representations of mine.54 I am &c.55

[Note:The draft is in the writing of Tench Tilghman. ]
[Note:The same letter was sent to Dr. Samuel Stringer. ]