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three thousand dollars; expressing at the time a request that
the gift should be used tor the benefit of the patients, as the
Executive Committee and the Medical Superintendent think
proper. The amount is held by the Treasurer for such
special expenditures as may be determined upon. This is
the second pecuniary gift which has been received from
Dr. Fisher. The one previously made by him was in
amount three thousand seven hundred and fifty dollars.—
This was appropriated in introducing the Gas of the Balti-
more Gas Light Company, a supply of the city water, and
the construction of new closets and bath rooms throughout
the buildings; these were very great improvements in the
comforts of a residence in the Hospital.

Since the last meeting of the Board, Evan T. Ellicott,
Vice President, has been summoned away from the cares and
labors of this world. He was appointed one of the visitors
in the charter which was passed by the General Assembly in
the year 1828, and he remained in office until his death.
For many of the later years of his life he devoted much of his
time to the interests of the patients. As a member of the
Executive Committee, he was ever ready to give his valuable
services in visiting the Hospital, ascertaining its condition
and wants, and using his influence to promote improvements
having for their end the comfort and welfare of its afflicted
inmates.

Rev. John N. McJilton, D. D. Chaplain, continues to offi-
ciate on Sundays in the Hospital Chapel. His visits are
looked for with much pleasure by those of the patients who
have a religious sentiment, and who wish to be present at
worship.

The Assistant Pysician takes a lively interest in the profes-
sional and other executive concerns of the household. The
Steward is, as heretofore, faithful and diligent in his depart-
ment;. and the Supervisors, male and female, and also the
Attendants, deserve commendation for their compliance with
what is required of them.

I have the pleasure of acknowledging gifts of valuable en-
gravings and lithographs from Dr. Stephen Collins and David
L. Bartlett, Esq. The adorning of the walls of the patients'
rooms and the halls where they spend so much time, with
appropriate pictures, is highly appreciated, as it gives a
pleasing appearance of domesticity to their surroundings.
Respectfully submitted,

JOHN FONERDEN,

January 1st, 1867. Medical Superintendent.