rs have proved, by their cheerful performance
of every duty under every difficulty, that they ardently wish to
give the truly glorious examples they now receive.

_Resolved_, That Congress justly esteem the military caution so
happily combined with daring activity by Lieutenants McAllister
and Rudolph in leading on the forlorn hope.

_Resolved_, That a medal of gold, emblematical of this affair, be
struck, under the direction of the Board of Treasury, and
presented to Major Lee.

_Resolved_, That the brevet, and the pay and subsistence of
captain, be given to Lieutenant McAllister and to Lieutenant
Rudolph respectively.

_Resolved_, That the sum of 15,000 dollars be put into the hands
of Major Lee, to be by him distributed among the non-commissioned
officers and soldiers of the detachment he commanded at the
attack and surprize of Powles Hook, in such manner as the
commander-in-chief shall direct.

Friday, September 24, 1779.

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_General Washington to the President of Congress._

To Head Quarters, West Point,
THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS. August 23, 1779.

Sir: I have the honour to enclose to Your Excellency Major Lee's
report of the surprize and capture of the garrison of Powles
Hook. The Major displayed a remarkable degree of prudence,
address, enterprize and bravery, upon this occasion, which does
the highest honour to himself and to all the officers and men
under his command. The situation of the post rendered the attempt
critical and the success brilliant. It was made in consequence of
information that the garrison was in a state of negligent
security, which the event has justified. I am much indebted to
Lord Stirling for the judicious measures he took to forward the
enterprize, and to secure the retreat of the party. Lieutenant
McAllister, who will have the honour of delivering these (p. 032)
despatches, will present Congress with the standard of the
garrison, which fell into his possession during the attack. Major
Lee speaks of this gentleman's conduct in the handsomest terms.

I have the honour to be, &c.,
Geo. WASHINGTON.

P.S. The report not having been received till this day, prevented
a