the battle of Eutaw-where the troops of Maryland, commanded by the 'hero of the Cowpens,' again distinguished themselves.

Extract of a letter, dated

'CAMP, at Trout Springs, September 12th, 1781. "The battle of Eutaw, which was fought the 8th instant, happened upon the same ground, on which according to the tradition of this country, a memorable battle was fought above a century past, between a body of speculating Europeans, and the natives of the soil. In the first we are told, six hundred men fell, and we find an Indian mound erected as a monument to perpetuate their glory. In the second, double that number were killed and wounded; but whether this christian nation will give such an honourable testimony of the great worth of those who now sleep in the bed of honour, is a matter not to be expected, Our victory was complete, though the fate of the day mingled sorrows in the triumph. I will enclose you a list of the killed and wounded of the Maryland brigade, &c. which will give you a tolerable idea of the importance of the action.

'General Greene, who is one of the bravest and best soldiers himself, is highly satisfied with the behaviour of the troops in general, but particularly with our brigade; he saw them make a charge with trailed arms through the hottest of the enemy's fire, and was so delighted with their firmness and vivacity, that he rode up to me, and complimented them in the field. He has also done it in general orders, and made the Virginians a compliment in the same style. They behaved with equal courage.

'If any former misconduct or accident in war had

left a stain upon the Maryland troops, their exemplary conduct upon this occasion should obliterate it forever. Around the monument which I mentioned, four of our excellent officers and many of our brave brother soldiers fell. Let them rest in that ancient bed of-honour. May their virtues only be remembered, and their spirits enjoy eternal glory.'

'Officers killed and wounded in the Maryland brigade.

'Captains Dobson and Edgerly, and lieutenants Duvall and Gold, killed. Lieutenant-colonel Howard, wounded in the shoulder; Captain J. Gibson, in the arm; Lieutenant Hugon, in the groin; Lieutenant Woolford, thigh broke; Lieutenant Ewing, dangerously in the body; Lieutenant Lynn, leg broke; Ensign Moor, thumb shot off.'

General Greene thought himself principally indebted for this victory, to the free use made of the bayonet by the Maryland and Virginia troops.

The first intelligence of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis was communicated by the Count de Grasse, in a letter to the governor of this State-and reached Annapolis, on Saturday evening, the 20th of October, 1781, by express and which was hailed by the joyful acclamations of the citizens, and firing of the artillery. And on Monday afternoon, a feu de joie was fired by the artillery, and select militia, and in the evening the town was brilliantly illuminated.

CHAPTER VII.

General Washington arrives at Annapolis-Public Dinner-BallThe Citizens address him-His Answer-He leaves the CityThe Birth of a Dauphin celebrated at Annapolis-Count Rochambeau arrives at Annapolis-Embarks for France-Cessation of Hostilities-Public Rejoicing-Public Dinner-Toasts on the Occasion-State-House Illuminated-Ball-Peace-General Greene arrives at Annapolis-Corporate Authorities of the City address him-General Greene's Reply-The Society of Cincinnatti for the State of Maryland formed in Annapolis-Officers of the Maryland Line-Congress in Session at Annapolis-General Washington arrives there-Is entertained by the Citizens-Corporate Authorities address him-His Reply-General Washington resigns his Commission into the hands of the Congress-Proceedings of Congress thereon-General Washington again visits Annapolis accompanied by General Lafayette-They are entertained by the General Assembly-General Lafayette—Addressed by the Governor and Council, and by the Legislature-His Answers-The General Assembly naturalizes General Lafayette-St. John's College-The President of the United States arrives at Annapolis-His Reception-Annapolis-Baltimore-Citizens of Annapolis address the President of the United States-The President's Reply-Defence of Annapolis-Tribute to the Memory of Washington-General Tureau, arrives at Annapolis-His Reception-William Pinkney arrives at Annapolis-His Reception-Public Dinner-Officers and Crew of the Frigate Philadelphia-Meeting of the Citizens of Annapolis-Frigate Chesapeake-Proceedings of the CitizensPiracy in the Chesapeake Bay-Pirates Captured-Conclusion.

On Wednesday, the 21st of November, 1781, general Washington arrived in this city, on his way to the northward. 'When the citizens received the pleasing information of his excellency's arrival, all business ceased, and every consideration gave way to their impatience to behold their benefactor, and the deliverer of his country. On his appearance in the streets, people of every rank and every age eagerly pressed forward to feed their eyes with gazing on the man, to whom,

under Providence, and the generous aid of our great and good ally, they owed their security, and hopes of future liberty and peace; the courteous affability, with which he returned their salutes, lighted up ineffable joy in every countenance, and diffused the most animated gratitude through every breast.'

'You would have thought the very windows spoke. So many greedy looks of young and old through casements darted their desiring eyes upon his visage; and that all the walls, with painted imagery, had said at once, 'God save thee, Washington.'

'The general's arrival was announced by the discharge of cannon, and he was accompanied to his excellency the governor's, by the honest acclamations of the whigs; a few tories, to expiate their crimes, and shuffle off the opprobium of their characters, feebly joined in applauding the man whose successes had annihilated their hopes, and whose conduct was a satire on their principles. The president of the senate, speaker of the house of delegates, members of the general assembly and council, and many of the citizens, hastened to offer their tribute of affection, which was richly repaid by the engaging frankness and affectionate politeness of the reception. The evening was spent at the governor's elegant and hospitable board with festive joy, enlivened by good-humour, wit, and beauty.'

'On the next day the general partook of a public dinner given by the legislature, as a mark of their respect, and to render the participation of his company as general as possible. In the evening the city was beautifully illuminated, and an assembly prepared for the ladies, to afford them an opportunity of beholding

their friend, and thanking their protector with their smiles.'

'His excellency, to gratify the wishes of the fair, crowned the entertainment with his presence, and with graceful dignity and familiar ease so framed his looks, his gestures, and his words, that every heart overflowed with gratitude and love, and every tongue grew eloquent in his praise. When he retired from the assembly-with one united voice, all present exclaimed:

'Unrivalled and unmatched shall be his fame,

And his own laurels shade his envied name.'

The day on which general Washington reached Annapolis, the following address was presented by the citizens:

"To his Excellency General Washington:

"The citizens of Annapolis feel themselves happy in having an opportunity, personally, to express their affection for, and gratitude to, your excellency. Your private character forces admiration from the foes of virtue and freedom.

"We derive peculiar pleasure from the contemplation, that the successes at Trenton and Princetown laid the corner stone of our freedom and independence, and that the capture of Earl Cornwallis and his army has completed the edifice, and secured the temple of liberty to us and our posterity. These brilliant and important events are the more agreeable to every American, from the reflection that they were planned by, and executed under, the immediate command of your excellency.

'The love of your country alone, which induced you to accept the command of our armies at the expense