Washington, George, 1732-1799. The writings of George Washington from the original manuscript sources
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To ANTHONY WAYNE

    New York, March 25, 1790.

    Sir: You will receive with this a Medal struck by order of the late Congress in commemoration of your much approved conduct in the assault of Stoney Point, and presented to you as a mark of the high sense which your Country entertains of your services on that occasion.

    This Medal was put into my bands by Mr. Jefferson, and it is with singular pleasure that I now transmit it to you. I am etc.53

[Note:The "Letter Book" notes that "Copies of the above letter" (minus. of course, the P. S.) "was transmitted to General Morgan of Virginia. Colo. Washington or South Carolina, and Governor Howard of Maryland, with their Medals, which was struck by order of the late Congress, in approbation of their conduct at the battle of the Cowpens." ]

    P. S. I embrace this opportunity to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 1st of February which reached my hands a few days since. 52

[Note:From the "Letter Book" copy in the Washington Papers . ]