The Newport Gazette

Copy of a letter from his Excellency General Grant to Brigadier General Meadows, dated St. Lucia, Dec. 18, 1778.

"I cannot express how much I feel myself obliged to you and the troops under your command, for repelling with so much spirit and bravery, so great a body of the enemy: it was just what I expected from you and them; and I am sure under your command, they will always behave in such a manner as to do honour to you, themselves, their King, and the country they serve; and must beg of you to express my gratitude and thanks to them in the strongest manner"

Address from Brigadier General Meadows, dated Dec 19.

"Brigadier General Meadows has the highest satisfaction in communicating so flattering a letter from the Commander in Chief to the troops under his command, and desires the officers and men his admiration of their gallantry and good conduct in the affair of the 18th instant. His lordship was much to be able to add more, tho' just the head of such a corps he must be pleased to lead, and proud to command."

Drummers to beat to arms, Dec. 21. "Whenever the Picquets are turned out, drums to beat to arms, and the guns to be manned immediately. As soon as our gallant and generous enemy are seen advance in great numbers, the troops are to receive them with three huzzas, and then to be perfectly silent and obedient to their officers; while they are cool by day, and alert by night, they have nothing to fear. If the enemy want our army, let them come I take them. During the attack some of the drums to assemble round the colours of the fifth regiment, and beat the grenadier's march."