thanks of Congress be presented
to Brigadier-General Wayne for his brave, prudent, and soldierly
conduct in the spirited and well-conducted attack of Stony Point.

_Resolved unanimously_, That Congress entertain a proper sense of
the good conduct of the officers and soldiers under the command
of Brigadier-General Wayne, in the assault of the enemy's works
at Stony Point, and highly commend the coolness, discipline, and
firm intrepidity exhibited on that occasion.

_Resolved unanimously_, That Lieutenant-Colonel Fleury and Major
Stewart, who by their situation in leading the two attacks had a
more immediate opportunity of distinguishing themselves, have, by
their personal achievements, exhibited a bright example to their
brother soldiers, and merit in a particular manner the
approbation and acknowledgment of the United States.

_Resolved unanimously_, That Congress warmly approve and applaud
the cool determined spirit with which Lieutenant Gibbons and
Lieutenant Knox led on the forlorn hope, braving danger and death
in the cause of their country.

_Resolved unanimously_, That a medal, emblematical of this
action, be struck:

That one of gold be presented to Brigadier-General Wayne, and a
silver one to Lieutenant-Colonel Fleury and Major Stewart
respectively.

_Resolved unanimously_, That brevets of captain be given to
Lieutenant Gibbons and Lieutenant Knox.

That the brevet of captain be given to Mr. Archer, the bearer of
the general's letter, and volunteer aid to Brigadier-General
Wayne.

That Congress approve the promises of reward made by General (p. 016)
Wayne, with the concurrence of the commander-in-chief, to the
troops under his command.

That the value of the military stores taken at Stony Point be
ascertained, and divided among the gallant troops by whom it was
reduced, in such manner and proportion as the commander-in-chief
shall prescribe.

Monday, July 26, 1779.

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_General Washington to the President of Congress._

To New Windsor, half-past nine o'clock,
THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS. July 16, 1779.

Sir: I have the pleasure to transmit to Your Excellency the
inclosed copy of a letter from Brigadier-General Wayne, which