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tifh govern^-mi. to difeofe 3'100) ^.As real £nd
ptrfonal in the flats, without any moleljtioa what
ever, or to remove such part thereof at they co"f=,
at well a, themfalves and families; and that, during
that time, they, or any of them, may fry? it ^ their
option to reside occasionally in town or country.
Art. XL That the fame proteaion to their prrfons
and properties and the fame time for the removal of
their cffcAs, be given to the fabjeas of France and
Spain, as are required for the citizens in tke precede
tog articles.
Art. XII. That a vessel be permitted to go to
Philadelphia with the General's difpaichee, which
are not to be opened.
(Signed) B # LINCOLN.
Chaleflown, May 8 1780.
No. Xil.
SIR, May 8 Hilf afer Five.
AS I wish to communicate with the Admiral up
on the fubfea of your left letter. I ! av? to de
sire that an Aide de Camp may be permited to pafl
to the fleet for that purpose.
I have the honor to be, Gt.
(Signed) H. CLINTON.
Nb. Xin.
SIR, May 3, Six o'clock, P. M.
IN order to give the articles of capitulation which
you have proposed a due confideration,\l propose
that the ceffstion of hoflilities ffiall continue until
to morrow morning at eight o'Clock, and that in the
mean time every thing shall continue in its present
fixation. If you accede to this, you will plcafe to
give me immediate information of it.
I am Sir, &c.
(Signed) H. CLINTON.
Major Gmcral Lincoln.
No. XIV.
SIR, May 8 1780.
I Accede to your proposal, that hostilities shall
cease until to morrow morning ei^ht o'clock, and
that in the mean time all works shall continue in their
present fiate.
(Signed) B. LINCOLN,
Hit Excellency Sir Henry Clinton.
No, XV.
STR, May 8 Eght o'Clock, P. M.
YOUR anAver to my letter propofli g the conti
nuation of the truce until to-morrow morning
at eight o'clock, only accedes to the ceffition of
hostilities, and that in the mean time all works shall
continue in their present fate, but my proposition
war, that until that time every thing should conti
nue in its present Situation; and try meaning war,
that there should not be an attempt made to remove
tiny off the troops, or deflroy any of the ships, Bores;
or other efia# whatever, now in the town or har
bour. If your idea is the fame, I must 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 un
til eight o'clock to morrow morning, and all
Works remain as they were, I meant to accede to
your proposal that every thing should continue in
its pref-nt situation, which I again assent to.
(Signed) B. LINCOLN.
Hit Excellency Sir Henry Clinton.
No. XVII.
Articles of Capitulation as answered by Sir Henry
Clinton and Admiral Arbuthnot.
Art. L ALL aAs of hoflility and work shall
cease until the articles of Capitulation
are finally agreed to or rejeded.
Art. 11. The town and fortifications, with the
Dipping at the wharves, artillery, and all public
floret whatsoever shall be surrendered in their pre
sent state to the commanders of the invefiing forces.
Proper office's shall attend from the refpeaive depart
ments to receive them.
Art. TTI Granted.
A # t. IV. The militia now in garrison shall be per
mitted '0 return to their refpe&ive homes, as prifon^
ers upon parole; which parole, so long as they ob
serve, shall secure them from being molefied in their
property by the Britiffi troops.
Art. V. Granted.
Art. VI. Granted; except with refpe& to their
horses which will not be allowed to go out of town,
but ma, be disposed of by a person left from each
corns for that purpose.
Art. VII The whole garrison shall, at an hour
so be appointed, march out of the town to the ground
between the works of the place and the canal, where
they will Jenrfit their arms. The drums are not to
bear a B-'t ; fhm-rch, or colours to be uncased.
Art. VIII. Agreed; with this reffr'aion, that
he is to confider bim'elfas a prifonef on parole.
Art. IX. All civil officers, and the citizens who
hive borrie arms during the siege, m^® be prifoneri
on prole; a-rl with raped io their property in / e
city, shall hri/e the fame terms 3$ are granted to the
militia. And all other persons now in the town,
not described in this, or any other article, are not
withaandiny underfeed to be prisoners on parole.
Art. X. The difcuffi no of this article, of couric,
cannot possibly be entered in'o at present.
Art. XI. The f^bjeAi of France and Span shall
have the fame terms as are granted to the French
Confill.
Art. XII. Granted; and a proper vessel, with a
flag, will be provided for that parpofe.
All public papers and records must be carefully
preserved, and faithfully delivered to such persons
as shall be Appointed to receive them.
(Signed) H. CLINTON.
Mt. ARBUTHNOT.
Camp before Charleftown, May 9, 1780.
No. XVIII.
SIR, May 9,1780.
IN reply to your answers on the articles of capitu
lation I must remark, that in their present date
they arc inadmiffable, and have to propose, that those
now sent may be acceded to.
If any further explanation should be necessary, I
have to propose also, that two gentlemen be appoint
ed to meet and confer on the fubjeA.
I have the honour to be, &~c.
(S>ned) B. LINCOLN.
His Excellency Sir Henry Clinton.
Alteration of Articles of Capitulation; prepofed by
Mfrr General Lincoln.
Art. 11. ? "T"'HE town and fortifications, with the
I flipping at she wharves, excepting
those which are private property, and all public
Bores, sh II be firrendered in their present file to the
Commm^pr ; n Chief of the British forces.
Art. FV. The militia now in *arrifon shall be
permitted to return to their refective homro, with
their.baggage, unmolested, and not be coofi&red as
prifrhers of war.
Art. VI. S^ch of the officers 1$ may be unwil
ling to dispose cf their borfei, may keep them.
Art. Vil. This article to fl<nd as at fi.3 prepo
fed, the dr^ms not betting a British march.
Art. VIII, The French Consul never having
borne arms, and sAiny in a civil capacity, is not to
be considered as a prisoner of war.
Art. IX. The citizens, and all other p?rfonr now
in town, who are inhabitants of this Rate, shall be
secured in their perlons and properties, both in town
and country: and not be considered prisoners of war.
Art. X. This article to staid as at srß proposed,
the perfens who may claim the privilady: (herein
expressed giving their parole, that they w 11 not ad
a„inft the British government until they are ex
changed.
Art. XL This article to^and as at firfl proposed,
with the fams reflriflions as are mentioned in Art. X.
In order to prevent disputes it is to be underflood,
that all officers of the continental array, who arc ci
tizens of this state, be entitled to all the benefits of
Citizens,with regard to the security of their property.
All public records now in town will be delivered
to such persons as may be appointed to receive them.
(Signed) B. LINCOLN.,
Done at Charleftown, May 9, 1780.
No. XIX.
SIR, May 9, 1780.
NO other motives but those of forbearance and
compassion induced tig to renew effers of
terms you certainly had no claim to.
The alterations you propose are ell utterly inad
missible. Hostilities will in conference commence
afrefh at eight o'clock.
(Signed) H. CLINTON;
Major General Lincoln. Mt. ARBUTHNOT.
No. XX.
SIR, Charleflown, May 11,1780.
THE fame motives of humanity which inclined
you to propose articles of capitulation to this
garrison, induced me to offer those I had the honour
of fending you on the Bth inflant. They then ap
peared to me such as I might proffer, and you re
ceive, with honour to both parties. Your excepti
ons to them, as they principally concerned the militia
and citizens, I then conceived were such as could
not be concurred with ; but a recent application
from those people, wherein they express a willing,
ntfs to comply with them, and a wish on my part to
lessen as much as may be the distresses cf War to in
dividuals. Lad me now to offer you my acceptance
of them. I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your most obedient humble fervent,
(Signed) B, LINCOLN.
No. XXL
STR, Camp before Charleflown, May ir, 1780.
WHEN you rejected the favourable terror which
were d dated by an earned dr fire to prevent
the effufion of blood, and interposed arr cles that
were wholly madmiffible, both the Admiral and mj^
tell wer, of 0; itou Out the fjrcfider of the town
at discretion wis the only condition that Should af
terwirda be amended to; but as the motives which
then induce them are flill prevalent, I row inform
you, that the teems then offered will Bill be granted
A copy of the articles fh?<lbe sent for your rati
fication as food as they can be prepared, and umme
diauly after they art exchanged, a de^chnunt cf gre
nadiers will be tentto take pofieffion of the horn-verG
oppofne 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 garrifen shall m^rch out.
I have the honour to be, Sir,
Your moil obdient humble fervent,
(Signed) H. CLIN ION.
Major General Lincoln.
No. XXII.
Head-Quarters before Charleflown, the 12th cf
May, 1780.
SIR,
W r E have to request you will propose some pro
per centigious buildings in the tewn, for
the residence of the private prisoners of war; these
must be of course such as may in diferetion be asked.
The officers of the army and navy shall g o to the
barracks at Haddre 's Point, and boats will be ready
at the wharves 10 convey them at 3 o'clock.
The militia muff depart a# speedily a i possible;
aid we beg a report from you of the numbers de
parting homewards on parole by the fevers] routes
to the county; - boats shall convey their baefte
to Srcno Ferry to Dorchefler, 10 S^rawbury Ferry,
or to Caiiihoy : themf Ives shall be escorted beyond
our neighbouring pofis.
We beg from you a general return of all perform
bearing arms, and also cf all perfous yet in town in
civil capacities.
A, soon as the detachment of Grenadiers take
poffeffian of G £ Horn work, our Deputies cf depart
ments will meet yoqrs, who will deliver up to them
all public effrOs; and when your troops shall have
quitted the town, the garnfon daftined to it fhail
march io.
Y:ur officers fhril be allowed to go to the extent
cf fix miles, but 10 pass no river, creek or arm cf
the sea.
We have the honour to be. &c.
H. CLINTON.
Mt. ARBUIHNC T,
Major General Lincoln.
No. XXIII.
Gentlemen, Charleftown, May 11, 1780;
I HAVE sent you the Articles of C^pitularon,
signed by me. As it is necessary feme mafets
should be explained, previous to their taking place,
I have dire&d Lt. Col. Ternant, as Cemm flier er
on my part, to execute this business, and aeree t pen
the place to which our troops shall be condi Aed. I
am ferry unavoidable dthy has so long occasioned
my aufwer to be pofiponed.
I have the honour to be;
Gentlemen, &c,
(Signed) % B, LINCOLN;
His Excellency S'r Henry Clinton,
and Vice Admiral Arbuthnot.
No. XXIV.
Camp before Chade&oftn. May 12, 1-780.
SIR,
MAJOR Andre, Deputy. Adjutant General, 'is
appointed 4o corfrr with L'eut. CoL Ter
nant, on the ma th you df&. : to have explained,
and to a,rei rupon the place to which your troors
shall be conduced.
We have the honour to be. Sir, &e.
H CLINTON.
Kt. ARBUTHNOT.
Major Generzl Lincoln.
RETURN of the killed and wounded during the
siege.
Killed, i Colcrcl, 1 Aid de Camp. 6 Crptains,
3 Liemenavu, 10 Serjeants, 68 rank and file. Ccr^-
uentab. -Wounded, 1 M ajor, 2 Caplins 5 I. ^utr-
Dints. 18 Serjeants, aed 114 rank and file Cootie
Dentals.
The militia and seamen being in a different pvt
of the town foffeed no kft,
RETURN of the Continental troops, priferers cf
war, including iht £_L and wounded.
Major Genera' -Lincoln,
Brigadier; Moulrie T°L tefh, Woodford,
Seo", Da P^frl; Hoc^n.
Colored 9, Leo erant Crenels J/cMajers 15;
Captains and <%pft L>r^ r ,nro 84 Lie^'taartg
84. fecend Lieutenants ^d Erfrnr
Non-commifficred officers 2 r ty,^p ms and sh%
140 rank >nd file >971.
The number of de < errrfon, ^m - ri;,/ the 29 th
of Marcin to &;. -;only to 20.
Published by Octe cf C^ri„efi.
CH-ta^f:^ J oOMSGN; Sto'g.