Memoirs Of The American Revolution So Far As It Related To The States Of North And South Carolina And Georgia PDF Download

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1802 edition. Excerpt: ... prisoners upon parole, which, so long as they observe it, shall secure them from being molested in their property by the British troops. Art. 5. Granted. Art. 6. Granted, except with respect to their horses, which will not be allowed to go out of town, but may be disposed of by a person left from each corps for that purpose. Abt. 7. The whole garrison shall, at an hour to be appointed, march out of town, to the ground between the works of the place and the canal, where they will deposit their arms. The drums are not to beat a British march, or colors be uncased. Art. 8. Agreed, with this restriction, that they are to consider themselves as prisoners of war on parole. Art. 10. The discussion of this article, of course, cannot possible be entered into at present. Art. 11. The subjects of France and Spain shall have the same terms as are granted to the French consul. Art. 12. Granted: and a proper vessel, with a flag, will be provided for that purpose. All public papers and records must be carefully preserved, and faithfully delivered to such as shall be appointed to receive them. (Signed) H. Clinton. M. Arbuthnot. Camp before Charlestown, May 9th, 1780. vol. ii. N From Gen. Lincoln. 'May 9th, 1780. 'Sir, 'In reply to your answer on the articles of capi'tulation, I must remark that in their present state they are inadmissable; and have to propose those 'now sent, may be acceded to. 'If any further explanation should be necessary, 'I have to propose also, that two or three gentle men be appointed to meet and confer on the sub'ject. I have the honor to be, &c. 'B. Lincoln. 'His Ex. Sir Henry Clinton. alterations of articles of capitulation, proposed by major general lincoln. Art. 2.