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Ships, fteres, or other eft&s whatever, now in the town or har
bour. If your idea $ the fame, I mutt request you will express
yourfelf more explicitly.
I am. Sir, &c.
(Signed) H. CLINTON.
No. XVI.
SIR, May 8, 1780.
IN agreeing that the truce should be continued until eight
o'clock tomorrow morning, and all works remain as they
were, 4 meant to accede to your proposal that every thing Should
continue in its present Situation, which I again assent to.
(Signed) B. LINCOLN.
His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton.
No. XVII.
Articles of Capsulation, as answered by Sir Henry Clinton, and Ad
miral Arbuthnot.
Art. I. RLL a&sof hostility and work Shall cease until the
articles of Capitulation are finally agreed to or re
je&ed.u
Art. 11. The town and fortifications, with the Shipping at the
wharves, artillery, and ail public stores whatsoever, Shall be sur
rendered in their present state to the commanders of the inverting
forces. Proper officers Shall attend from the reflective depart
ments to receive them.
Art. 111. Granted,
Art. IV. The militia now in garrison Shall be permitted to re*
turn to their refpe&ive homes, as prisoners upon parole ; which
parole, so long as they observe, Shall, fectire them from being
molested in their property by the British troops.
Art. V. Granted.
Art. VI. Granted; except with refpedt to their horses, which
will not be allowed to go ,out of town, but may be difpufcd of by
a person left from each corps for that purpose.
Art. VII. The whole garrison shall, at an hour to be appoint
ed, march out of the town to the ground between the works of
the place and the canal, where they will depdfit their arms. The
drums are not to beat a British march, or colours to be uncased.
Art. VIII. Agreed; w<h this reftriaion, that he is to confix
der himfilf a prisoner on parole.
Art. IX. All civil officers, and the citizens who have borne
arms during the siege, mull be prisoners on parole ; and with re
fpefb to their property in the city, Ihall have the fame terms as
are granted to the militia. And all other persons now in |he
town, not described in this, or other article, are notwithstanding
underline d to be prifoneis on parole.
Art. X. The difeuffion of this article, of course, cannot pef
fibly be e tered into at present.
Art. XI. The fubjeds of France and Spain ihall have the fame
terms as are granted to the French Consul.
Art. Xil. 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 persons as ihall be appointed to receive
them. (Signed) H. CLIN TGN.
Mt. ARBUTHNOT,
Camp before Charleftown, May ~ 1780.
No. XVIII.
SIR, May 9, 1780.
IN reply to your answers on the articles of capitulation I must
remark, that in their present state they are inad:nigkbie, and
have to propose, that those now sent oay be acceded to.
I any further explanation should be neceflary, I have to pro
pose alfi, that two gentlemen be appointed to meet and confer
on the fubjed. I have tne honour to be, &c.
(Signed) B. LINCOLN.
His Excel'ency Sir Henry Clinton.
Aitertfions of Articles of Capitulation, proposed by Major-General
Lincoln.
Art. 11, fr H E town and fortifications, with the ihipping at
1 the wharves, excepting those which are private
property, and all public stores, Ihall be surrendered in their pre
sent state to the Commander in Chief of the British forces.
Art, IV. The militia now in garrison ihall be permitted to re
fo^n to thei refpedtive homes, with their baggage, unmolested,
and not be confined as prisoners of war#
Art. VI Such of the officers as may be unwilling to iifpofe of
their h rfes, may keep them.
Art. Vil. Thu article to Hand as at firft proposed, the drums
not beating a British march.
Ait.VIII. The French Consul never having borne arms, and
acting in a civil capacity, is not to be considered as a prisoner of
war.'
Art. IX. The citizens, and all other persons now in town,
who are i habitants of this state, Ihall be fecuied in their persons
and properties, both in town and country, and not be considered
prisoners of war.
Ait. X. This article to stand as at firft proposed, the persons
who may claim the privilege therein expressed giving their parole,
that they will nut act against the British government until they
are exchanged.
Art. XI. This article to stand as at firft proposed, with the
fame reftriaions as are mentioned in Art. X.
In order to prevent disputes it is to be understood, that all offi
cers of the continental army, who are citizens of this state, be
entitled to all the benefits of citizens, with regard to the security
or the ; r property.
All public records now in town will be delivered to such per
sons as may be appointed to receive them.
(Signed) B. LINCOLN.
Done at Ch^deftown, May 9, 1780.
No. XIX. /
SIR, Mayg, 1780.
ff° other motives bug those of forbearance and companion induced us
to renew offers of terms you certainly bad no claim to.
gbe alterations you propoje are all utterly inadmijiblc. Hoflilities
will in confrquer.ee commence afrefo at eight o'clock.
(Signed) H. CLINTON.
Major General Lincoln. Mt. ARLUTHNOT.
No. XX.
S I R, Cbarteftrwn, May ir, 1780.
cfHE fame motives of humanity wbicb inclined you to propose arti
cles of capitulation to this garrison, induced me to offer those I bad
the honour of fending you on the Stb infant. They then appeared to
me fueb as I ^ gl? ; "off r : and ylu receive, with honour to both par
ties. Z' nr exeptio-s to them, as they principally concerned the militia
and dozers. 1 then c?n ei©ed were fueb as could not be concurred
with ; but a recent appucaiior from those people, wherein they express
a willirgnrfs to comply with them, and a wife on my part to lessen as
much as may be the distresses of war to individuals, lead me now to
offer you my acceptance of them. I have the conour to be, Sir,
Tour most obedient bumble servant,
(Signed) B. LINCOLN.
No. XXI.
STR, Camp before Charles-Town, May 11, 1780.
WHEN you rejected the favourable terms which were dic
tated by an earned desire to prevent the effufion of blood,
and interpifed articles that were wholly inadmissible, both the
Admiral and myfelf were of opinion that the futrender of the
town at diferetion was the only condition that should afterwards
be attended to ; but as the motives which then induced them
a-e still . evalent, I cow inform you, that the terms then offer
ed will dill 6* granted.
\ ce„ ' fc he articles Ihall be sent for your ratification as soon
j immediately after they arc .exchanged.
a detachment of grenadiers will be sent to take possession of the
horn-work opposite your-main gate. Every arrangement which
may conduce to good order in occupying the town shall be fettled
before noon to-morrow, and at that time your garrison ffiall march
Cut, I have th e honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient humble servant,
(Signed) H. CLINTON.
Major General Lincoln.
No. XXII.
Head-Quarters before Charleftown, the 12th of May,l7Bo.
SI R,
W E have to request you will propose some proper con
tiguous buildingsin the town, for the rtfidence of
the privates prisoners of war ; these must be of course such
as may in diferetion be asked.
The officers of the army and navy shall go to the bar
racks at Haddret'sPoiot, and boats will be ready at the
wharves to convey them at 3 o'clock.
The militia must depart as speedily as possible, and we
beg a report from you of the numbers departing home
wards on parole by the Several, routes to the country ; —
boats shall convey their baggage to Stono Ferry, to Dor
chester, to Strawberry Ferry, or to Cainhoy : themselves
Ihall be escorted beyond our neighbouring polls.
We beg from you a general return of all persons bearing
arms, and also of all persons yet in town in civil capa^
cities.
As soon as thedetachment of Grenadiers take possession
of the Horn-work, our Deputies of department's will meet
yours, who will deliver up to them ail public effects; and
when your troops shall have quitted the towp, the gatri
fon defined to it shall march in.
Your officers shall be allowed to go to the extent of fix
miles, but to pass noriver, creek or arm of the sea.
We have the honor to be, Sir, &c.
' H. CLINTON,
Mt. ARBUTHNOT-
Major General Lincoln.
No. XXIIL
Gentlemen, Chatleftown, May 11, 1780.
I HAVE sent you the Articles of Capitulation, signed by me.
As it is neceflary feme matters Should be explained, previ
ous to their taking place, Ihave directed Lt. Col. Tenant, as
Commissioner on my part, to execute this business, and agree up
on the place to which our troops shall be conduced. I am sorry
unavoidable delay has so long occasioned my answer tJ be poft
poued. I have the honour t® be,
Gentlemen, &c.
(Signed) B. LINCOLN.
His Excellency Sir Henty Clinton,
and Vice Admiral Arbuthnot.
XXIV.
g JR Camp be/ote Charleftown, May 12, 17b.
MAJOR Andre, Deputy Adjutant General, is appoin
ted to confer with Lieut. Col. Ternant, on the mat
ters you desire to have explained, and to agree upon the
place to which your troops ihall be conducted.
We have the honor to be, Sir, &c.
H. CLINTON.
. Mt. ARBUTHNOT.
Major General Lincoln,
RETURN of the killed andwounded during the siege.
K bed, 1 Colonel, 1 Aid de Camp, 6 Captains, 3 Lieu
tenants, io S;rjeant„ 68 rank and file, continentals.—
wounded, i Major, 2 Captains, 5 Lieutenants, 18 Ser
jeants, and 114 rank and file, continentals.
The miktia and teamen being in a different part of the
town, fcffer<d no loss,
RETURN of the continental troops, prisoners of war,
inelu ing (he sick and wounded.
Ma,r General Lincoln.
Br^adrms; M uhrie, M'lmtofh, Woodford, Scott,
Du For ad, Hogan.
^clo^s g, Leutenant Colonels 14, Majors 15, Cap
tains aPo Captain Lieutenants 34, Lieutenants 84, second
Lieutenants and Ensigns 31.
Nou or .missioned officers, 209, drums and fifes 140,
rankadd file 1977.
I ^ nutlotr of deserters of our army from the 29th of
March to the izth May, amounted only to 20.
Published by Order of Congress,
CHARLES THOMSON, Secretary.
Tne barracks of Charleftown, as extensive and com.
Rodions as those in Philadelphia, have been fixed upon
by the Commtffioners for the rtfidence of our Continental
troops during their captivity. < Commissaries and
Quarter Masters of our own have been appointed to pro
cure provisions and other aeteffaries from the British
Comm flary General, and issue them to our fofdiers.,—
Three field officers are to remain constantly in town to
superintend the prisoners &c. and are to be releived as of
ten as they please.---The other officers are also at li
berty to visit their men at any time by giving notice of
the day and boor to the Commissary of prisoners.---
The General officers and some of the Field officers were
allowed to take up quarters, &c. any where within the li
forts of Christ Church Parish ; and the enemy seemed
to be difpoftd to grant any reafSpable request
in consideration of the brave defence made by the
troops.
The fourth day after the futrender of the town, the ar
senal in which had been deposited all the stands of arms,
taken by the enemy, was blown up by a few barrels of
powder imprudently left there, and which accidentally
took fire. Upwards of 40 British soldiers, and some Hes
sians perished in the explosion, and fix houses were
totally burnt.
POUGHKEEPSIE, June
Mr. HO L T,
AT the request of the Joint Committee fer canvassing
the ballots for Governor and Lieutenant Governor,
&c. J herein enclose , you for publication, their certifi
cate- --You will not fail to have in it your next.
I am, S i R,
Your very humble servant,
ROBERT HARPUR, Dep'y Sec'y.
P. S. It may not be difagreelble to your customers to
know, that His Excellency Governor Clinton, upon the
Committee's calling tip the ballots, was found □ have
3264 votes more than any other candidates
R. H.
Kington, June 3d, 1780.
State of Ne<w York, ff.
WE the Subfcribrrs, a Joint Committee of the Se
nate and Assembly, appointed for that purpose,
having, according to the Form and Effed of the Aft of
the Legislature, in such case made and provided, met at
the Secretary's Office, and canviffed and estimated the
Votes taxen for Governor and Lieutenant Governor seve
rally at the late General election : DO CERTIFY,
that upon such Canvaft i and Estimate, W E did determine,
that, by Plurality of Votes, His Excellency GEORGE
CLINTON, Esquire, was chosen Governor, and the
Honorable PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT, Esquire,
Was chosen Lieutenant Governor of this State.
GIVEN under our Hands the second day of June,
in the fourth Year of the Independence of this
State,and in the Year of our Lord, One Thousand
Seven Hundred and Eighty.
Thomas Treuwell, Henry Wisner,
Nathaniel SACKBT) Stephen Ward,
Thomas Moffat, Zephaniah Platt,,
Robert Boyd jun. Jona. Lawrence,
Samuel Dodge, Henry Ootkoudt.
Levi Pauling,
His Excellency the Governor, being at Kfngfton,when in
telligence was received,that a party of the enemy, confin
ing chiefly of Teties with force Indians arid British fol
diets, to the number of 400, under the command otSirJobß
Johnson, had, on the z2d ult. made an attack oa the
frontier inhabitants of Conawaga, Couajoliary, &c. near
Johnstown, in Tryon County, where they murdered and
fcalpedir persons, among whom were Mr. Fonda, senior,
Col. Fisher and two sons, the latter of whom they bar~
baroufly tortured to death, took abput a dozen prifocer%
and got about 150, chiefly of Sir John's tenants to joi#
them. They plundered the inhabitants of the most valu
ableclothes and effects, with which they loaded 7a horses,
and burnt the rest with the houses, destroyed all thecattle
and stock they could find, except the horses, which they
carried off with them, together w ith the Negroes belong
ing to the inhabitants.
His Excellency, 011 receiving theintelligence, on Thurs
day the 25th ult. immed ately set cut from Kingston, and
proceeded to Albany ; whence, with a configurable body
of Militia, hastily assembled, he set cut for Lake George,
the Mliitia continuing to join him by the way. From
Lake George with his troops, he crossed the lake on Tues
day last, and was proceeding to Ticonderoga, where he
was to be joined by a body of the Militia from the Grants.
And as it is reported and believed, he has taken most of
the batteaus of the enemy, and got beyond them, it is ho
ped he may cut off their retreat, and be able to give a
good account of them.
T r e n t o n, June, 4 .
Since the enemy have been at Elizabeth-Town Point,
a party of sixteen of oar Militia having been out upon a
scout, fell in with feventeera of the enemy, whom they
brought of, with their arms, without firing a gun.
It is reported that part of the B it th troops is arrived
at S taten-Ifland from South Carolina.
We are informed that the enemy still continue at Eliza
beth Town Point inactive, except fronting parties that
tire daily fkirmilhing with our Militia ; 111 several of which
the Militia have fought with great spirit, and been fuc
cefsful. Oar loss is computed to be ab&ut 30 killed and
wounded, Capt. Reves being among the former. The
enemy's loss is laid to be 150 killed, and as many more
wounded,'
Extras of a letfer from New-Batbados, Bergen county,
dated May 30, 1780.
“ This mining a detachment of about geo of the ei
emy, under the command of Col. Bofkirfk, made a de~
feent into this county, Their objed was profeffedly 10
murder and carry offthe Militia. They divided them
selves into two parties, each gaing upon a scout. They
met at the house of J. Zabriskie at about one o'clock,
A. M. and mistaking each other for the rebel guard, (as
they call it) fell upon each ether in a most furious man~
ner, and by the difeharge of their muskets and use of the
bayonet, they appear to have madea dreadful daughter -
the ground round the house being in a measure covered
witli blood, and in some places the clotted gore remained
in heaps when I arrived at the spot, which was at five
o'clock—After this, they finding their mistake, retreat
ed over and took up the bridge to prevent our men pur
suing them 'Tis said they had seven or eight killed oa
the spot, besides wounded—All were carried off ”
The 4th instant, thirty five Americans, including five
officers, made their escape from the prifon.ffiip at New-
York, and got fafely off.
Thursday last a party of about thirty of the enemy land
ed at Clofter, in Bergen county, in order to plunder cat
tle from the inhabitants ; but while they were collecting,
them, they were attacked by a party of our Militia under
the command of Capt. Blanch, who re-took the cattle
killed one and wounded two of the plunderers, and drove
them to their boats, without any lots on our fide.
Saturday night last the alarm-gun at Princeton was
spiked up by a person unknown ; but the spike has been
since taken outby heating the cannon. It is hoped the
villain will be difeovered and meet a proper reward.
Extract ofa letter from Monmouth County, June 12.
“ Ty, with bis party of about twenty blacks and
whites, last Friday afternoon took and carried off priso
ners Capt. Barns Smock and Gilbert Vanmafer ; at the
fame time spiked up the iron four pounder at Capt.
Smock's house, but took no ammuni ton: Two of the
artillery horses, and two of Capt. Smock's horses were
likewise taken off."
The above mentioned Ty is a negroe, who bears the
tide of Colonel, and commands a motly crew at Sandy-
Hook.
Major General Dickinfoo set out from this place yester
day morning, to take upon him the command of the Jer
sey Militia, in order to co-operate with the Continental
Army in repelling the incursions of the enemy, who have
taken pest at Elizabeth-Town Po nt. It must give the
most heart-felt pleasure to the Friends of Liberty' and the
Independence of our country, t® observe with what un
apimitv and resolution the Militia have turned cut for the