nd proceeded down the river under a flag to the
Vulture sloop-of-war, which lay some miles below Stony and
Verplanck's Points. After he got on board, he wrote to me a
letter, of which the enclosed is a copy.

Major Andre is not arrived yet, but I hope he is secure, and that
he will be here to-day. I have been and am taking proper
precautions, which I trust will prove effectual, to prevent the
important consequences which this conduct on the part of General
Arnold was intended to produce. I do not know the party that took
Major Andre, but it is said to have consisted only of militia,
who acted in such a manner as does them the highest honour, and
proves them to be men of great virtue. They were offered, I am
informed, a large sum of money for his release, and as many goods
as they would demand, but without any effect. Their conduct gives
them a just claim to the thanks of their country, and I also hope
they will be otherwise rewarded. As soon as I know their names, I
shall take pleasure in transmitting them to Congress.

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

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_General Washington to the President of Congress._

To
THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS. Paramus, October 7, 1780.

Sir:
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I have now the pleasure to communicate the names of the three
persons who captured Major Andre, and who refused to release him,
notwithstanding the most earnest importunities and assurances of
a liberal reward on his part. Their conduct merits our wannest
esteem; and I beg leave to add, that I think the public will do
well to make them a handsome gratuity. They have prevented in all
probability our suffering one of the severest strokes that could
have been meditated against us. Their names are John Paulding,
David Williams, and Isaac Van Wart.

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

No. 8. (p. 040)
PLATE VIII.

_January 17, 1781._

Danieli Morgan duci exercitus Comitia Americana. [Rx]. Victoria
libertatis vindex.

BRIGADIER-GENERAL DANIEL MORGAN.

[_Victory of the Cowpens._]