The Statesman.
London, England, 1809-09-06 00:00:00

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Spaniard!, who are also maintainin4 the rights of
Ferdinand the Seventh. From the respectable
force under my command, exclusive of those Spa-
nish troops I found investing the city, it would
be inconsistent with my duty to my King and his
Allies to enter into any•suspensiou of hostilities,
unless by an unconditional surrender of the garri-
son as priboncrs of war."

No. 4.—(Translation.)
ARMY OF ST. DOMINGO.

llead-quarters, St. I).aningo, 20th Jane, 1809.
Blrquier, General of Dri;ode, Commander in Chief and Ad-
mini•intor General. performing the Duties of Captain
Gencr.il, to his Excellency General Carmichael, Comman-
der in Caiel of the liriti.h Forces before St. Domingo.

Si It —The suspension of arms which I have
had the honour to propose to you, having been
intended only with a view to give facility to the
communications concerning the basis of a defini-
tive capitulation, I think it my duty to reply with
freedom to the letter which your Excellency has
done me the honour to write to me.

Desirous to stop the effusion of blood, and to
put an end to the war which desolates this unhap-
py colony, I am ecady to treat with you for the
evacuation of this place; but the garrison of tit.
Domingo, which has undoubtedly acquired respect
from its enemies, ought to expect honourable con.
ditians from them, aiid. can accept of no other.

In consequence, if it be agreeable to you, con.
ferences shall be opened to-morrow, at the hour
and place which you may appoint, by Commis.
sioners named OH each side, in order to stipulate
the articles of capitulation.
I wait your Excellency's answer by the officer
who carries this letter.

Accept the assurances &c.
(Signed) BARQUIER.

No. 5.
Head-quarters, July 1, 1809.

SIR,

I had the honour to receive your Excellency's
letter of yesterday, in consequence of which I
agree to a suspension of arms until twelve o'clock
to.morrow, at which time notice will be given fur
t►e recommeocement of hostilitiu, should the con-
ference have an unfavourable termination.

As it is necessary fur Inc to lure an interview
with the Commander of his Britannic Majesty'►
squadron, I cannot now name the exact time for
the meeting of the Commissioners, but on receiv-
leg the Commodore's answer to the letter con-
veyed to him by the Military Secretary, the time
will be notified to your Excellency by me.
I am fully sensible of the gallant and persever-
ing defence of the garrison of St. Domingo, under
your Excellency's command, and every brave
soldier most deplore the sanguinary result of an
assault and defence of the city of St. Domingo,
and in which, probably, the effusion of blood
would nut be confined to the combatants.

From the sentiments his Britannic Majesty's
forces must have for a bravo enemy, no disho.
notirabie terms will be imposed upon them.
1 think it proper to observe, that it is my in-
dispensible duty to avoid any procrastination, and
which is, I presume, equally so to your Excel.
leucy. I have the honour to be, &e.
H. L. CARMICHAEL.

No. 6.—(Translation.)
ARMY OF ST. DOMINGO.
Head-goarters, St. Domingo, 2d July, DM
Darquier, Geoeral of Mode, &c. to hits Excellency Major-
General Carmichael, &c.

Si a—The suspension of arms which exists be.
tween the British and French armies should have
prevented the movement which your troops have
wade in taking a positiou at St. Carlos. At this
moment, English and Spanish soldiers arc ad►anc.
leg still nearer, and occasionally under the walls
of Ibis place; thus affording pretexts fur hostile
reprisals, which I am desirous to prevent, as my
proceedings shall continue to be open and faithful.
Persuaded that your Excellency holds the same
sestinaeots, I request you will give orders that in..'
divides!: belonging to your army do nut approach
this place* and that they keep within their ad.
vaaesd posts. I have the honour to be, &c.
(Sigurd) J. BARQUIER.