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he army of the United States. They are all presentation swords; one given him by resolution of Congress, which bears the following legend: "Presented by the President of the United States, agreeable to a resolution of Congress, to Brigadier General David E Twiggs, in testimony of the high sense entertained by Congress of his gallantry and good conduct in storming Monterey. "Resolution approved March 2, 1817." Another was presented by the State of Georgia, and bears the following legend and inscription: "Constitution.--The State of Georgia to Major General David E Twiggs, United States Army, as a tribute to his gallantry in Mexico, 1817, Palo Alto, Resaca de in Palma, Monterey, Yera Cruz. Cerro Gordo, Chepulispec, Molinodel Rey, Mexico. " The third was presented by his native city, Augusta, Georgia, and has the following legend: "Texas--8th and 9th of May, 1816 "Monterey. Vera Cruz, Cerro Gorod. "To General David E. Twiggs, from the city