From George Washington to Major General Israel Putnam, 26 January 1780
To Major General Israel Putnam
Head qrs Morris Town January 26th 1780
Dr sir
On the 20th I received Your Letter of the 4th and was exceedingly sorry to find that you had been so severely attacked by a fit of the palsy. You have my sincerest wishes for your recovery—and I shall be happy if your next accounts announce this—or at least that there are good grounds to hope for it.1 I am Dr sir with great regard & esteem Yr Most Obedt servant
Go: Washington
Df, in Robert Hanson Harrison’s writing, DLC:GW; Varick transcript, DLC:GW.