On his arrival at Princeton, New Jersey, where Congress was then in session, that body unanimously resolved to present him with two pieces of ordnance, taken from the British army, “as a public testimony of the wisdom, fortitude and military skill which distinguished his command in the southern campaign. They had previously voted him a British standard and a gold medal, an engraving of which is given on [Plate III.], commemorative of the battle of Eutaw.
In 1785 General Greene removed, with his family, to his new residence in Georgia, where he engaged in agricultural pursuits, and in the education of his children, but his period of domestic repose was short; scarcely a year did he enjoy the happiness of his family, for on the 19th of June, 1786, he closed a life of deep, pure, devoted patriotism to his country, and love and good-will to all mankind.
MEDAL.
Occasion.—Gallant conduct at Eutaw Springs, S. C.
Device.—Head of General Greene, profile.
Legend.—Nathanieli Greene egregio duci comitia Americana.
Reverse.—Victory lighting on the earth, stepping on a broken shield; under her feet broken arms; colors; a shield.
Legend.—Salus regionem australium.
Exergue.—Hostibus ad Eutaw debellatis, die 8th Sept. 1781.