I sincerely feel for the unhappy Condition of our Poor Fellows in the Hospitals, and wish my powers to releive them were equal to my inclination. It is but too melancholy a truth, that our Hospital Stores are exceedingly scanty and deficient in every instance, and I fear there is no prospect of their being better shortly. Our difficulties and distresses are certainly great and such as wound the feelings of Humanity. Our sick naked, our well naked, our unfortunate men in captivity naked! You were certainly right in representing the state of Sick, that they may be made more happy if possible. I have ordered a Field Officer to be always, in future, at the Hospitals, and hope they will contribute all in their power to accomodate them and prevent some of the inconveniences which you mention and which are of great moment. As to the Directors, if they do not afford every aid in their power, their conduct is highly culpable and deserves the severest reprehension. I assure you, Sir, I shall ever consider myself much obliged by your information, of any grievances or abuses respecting the Army, and shall never suppose you step out of your proper line in doing it. We are all equally engaged in the present Important Struggle, and In the cause of Humanity, and are equally concerned in promoting them. I have the honor to be with great respect & esteem Sir Yr Most Obedt sert.

G:^o Washington