——— Gen. H. Knox, War Office, May 27th 1786 — [undecipherable] Gen Pickens: “The United States in Congress assembled were pleased by their resolve of 9th of March 1781 to direct that a Sword should be presented to you as a testimony of your spirited conduct in the 379 541 action of the Cowpens. “I have the honor, Sir, to transmit this invaluable memorial of your merit & of the approbation of the Sovereign authority of the United States.         " This Sword while it perpetuates, your [undecipherable]; will operate as a principle, to advance the true interests of your Country. The glory of the reward will induce others to emulate your bravery and patriotism.”