Excerpt from Ceremonies on Occasion of the Presentation of the Swords: Voted Major General John E. Wool, by the Common Council of the City of Troy, the Legislature of New York, and the Congress of the United States
Whereas, the Common Council of the city of Troy, have (in common with their fellow citizens,) had the great gratification of hearing from all quarters, of the courage and gallant bearing of our townsman, Brigadier General John E. Wool, during the hard-fought and nobly-won field of Buena Vista -
Therefore, Resolved, That General Wool has fully justified and sustained the high opinion always entertained among us, of his character as an accomplished soldier; and that his courage and conduct at Buena Vista, amply fulfill the bright promise of his first feat of arms, at Queenstown.
Resolved, That, feeling a just pride in his renown, and desiring to testify our high regard for both the citizen and the soldier; we, in the name of the City of Troy, present to him a Sword, as a testimonial of the place he occupies in the esteem of those who have known him so long and so well; and as a memorial, (though not a reward,) of the distinguished services he has rendered to the country.
Resolved, That a committee of four persons be appointed by the Mayor, two from the Common Council, and two from the citizens generally, to carry into effect the foregoing resolution.
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