great alamance camp friday 17th may 1771 parole - granville countersign - oxford the governor impressed with the most affectionate sense of gratitude gives thanks to both officers and soldiers of the army for the vigorous and generous support they afforded him yesterday in the battle near alamance , it was to their valour and steady conduct that he owed under the providence of almighty god , the signal victory obtained over obstinate and infatuated rebels , -his excellency simpathises with the loyalists for the brave men that fell and suffered in the action , but when he reflects that the fate of constitution depended on the success of the day , and the important services thereby rendered to their king and country , he considers this loss ( though at present the cause of affliction to their relations and friends ) as a monument of lasting glory and honor to themselves and families .