The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser

By the UNITED STATES in CONGRESS assembled, October 29, 1781.

Resolved, That the thanks of the united states in congress assembled, be presented to maj. General Greene for his wise, decisive and magnanimous conduct in the action of the 8th of September last, near the Eutaw Springs in South Carolina; in which, with a force inferior in number to that of the enemy, he obtained a most signal victory.

That the thanks of the united states in congress assembled be presented to the officers and men of the Maryland and Virginia brigades, and Delaware battalion of continental troops, for the unparalleled bravery and heroism by them displayed, in advancing to the enemy through an incessant fire, and charging them with an impetuosity and ardour that could not be resisted.

That the thanks of the united states in Congress assembled, be presented to the officers and men of the legionary corps and artillery, for their intrepid and gallant exertions during the action.

That the thanks of the united states in Congress assembled, be presented to the brigades of North-Carolina, for their resolution and perseverance in attacking the enemy, and sustaining a superior fire.

That the thanks of the united states in congress assembled, be presented to the officers and men of the state corps of South Carolina, for the zeal, activity and firmness by them exhibited throughout the engagement.

That the thanks of the united states in congress assembled, be presented to the officers and men of the militia, who formed the front line in the order of battle, and sustained their post with honour, propriety, and a resolution worthy of men determined to be free.

Resolved, That a British standard be presented to major General Greene, as an honorable testimony of his merit, and a golden medal emblematical of the battle and victory aforesaid.

That major general Greene be desired to present the thanks of Congress, to Capt. Pierce and Pendleton, major Hyrne and captain Shubrick, his aids-de-camp, in testimony of their particular activity and good conduct during the whole action.

That a sword be presented to Captain Pierce, who bore the General's dispatches, giving an account of the victory, and that the board of war take order herein.

Resolved, That the thanks of the united states in congress assembled, be presented to Brig. Gen. Marion of the South-Carolina militia, for his wise, gallant, and decided conduct, in defending the liberties of his country, and particularly for his prudent and intrepid attack on a body of British troops on the 29th day of August last, and for the distinguished part he took in the battle of the 8th of September.

Extract from the minutes,
CHARLES THOMSON, Sec'y.