Major André 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 André, 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. - - - - - I have the honour to be, &c., Geo. WASHINGTON. _____ _General Washington to the President of Congress._ To THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS. Paramus, October 7, 1780. Sir: - - - - - I have now the pleasure to communicate the names of the three persons who captured Major André, 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._] DANIELI MORGAN DUCI EXERCITUS COMITIA AMERICANA. (_The American Congress to General Daniel Morgan._) America, personified as an Indian queen, standing, places with her right hand a crown of laurel upon the head of General Morgan, while her left rests on a bow. To the left are seen trophies of the enemy's arms; against a cannon is the American shield, upon which lies a branch of laurel; to the right is a forest. DUPRÉ, F. (_fecit_).