_Resolved unanimously_, That Lieutenant-Colonel Fleury and Major Stewart, who by their situation in leading the two attacks had a more immediate opportunity of distinguishing themselves, have, by their personal achievements, exhibited a bright example to their brother soldiers, and merit in a particular manner the approbation and acknowledgment of the United States. _Resolved unanimously_, That Congress warmly approve and applaud the cool determined spirit with which Lieutenant Gibbons and Lieutenant Knox led on the forlorn hope, braving danger and death in the cause of their country. _Resolved unanimously_, That a medal, emblematical of this action, be struck: That one of gold be presented to Brigadier-General Wayne, and a silver one to Lieutenant-Colonel Fleury and Major Stewart respectively. _Resolved unanimously_, That brevets of captain be given to Lieutenant Gibbons and Lieutenant Knox. That the brevet of captain be given to Mr. Archer, the bearer of the general's letter, and volunteer aid to Brigadier-General Wayne. That Congress approve the promises of reward made by General (p. 016) Wayne, with the concurrence of the commander-in-chief, to the troops under his command. That the value of the military stores taken at Stony Point be ascertained, and divided among the gallant troops by whom it was reduced, in such manner and proportion as the commander-in-chief shall prescribe. Monday, July 26, 1779. _____ _General Washington to the President of Congress._ To New Windsor, half-past nine o'clock, THE PRESIDENT OF CONGRESS. July 16, 1779. Sir: I have the pleasure to transmit to Your Excellency the inclosed copy of a letter from Brigadier-General Wayne, which this moment came to hand. I congratulate Congress upon our success, and what makes it still more agreeable from the report of Captain Fishbourn, who brought me General Wayne's letter, the post was gained with but very inconsiderable loss on our part. As soon as I receive a particular account of the affair, I shall transmit it. I have the honour to be, etc., Geo. WASHINGTON. _____ _General Wayne to General Washington._ To Stony Point, two o'clock A.M., General WASHINGTON. July 16, 1779. Dear General: The fort and garrison with Colonel Johnson are ours. Our officers and men behaved like men who are determined to be free. Yours, most sincerely, Anthony WAYNE. _____ _General Washington to the President of Congress._