Wilmington journal. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1844-1895, 1846-10-23
y d. Pedro Ampudia. general-in-chief. to
Major General Taylor. 81.
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HEADQUARTERS At MoNrEnEr,.

Sept. %, $40. go clock,p p. IN.
Senior General Having f1ade-she defence of
which / beiievelhe city is susceptible, have full
filled my duty; and have satisfied that military hc-
nor. which in a certain tiianner, is common to all
armies of the civilized wofld
To prosecute the defence, therefore, would only
result in distress to the population who have al
ready suffered enough from the msfortunes con-
sequent on war and taking it for granted that
the American government has manifested dispo-
siton to negotiate, propose to you to evacuate
the city and its fort.taking with me the prsoneIe
and snGterieNe which have remained, and under
the assurance that no harm shall ensue to the in
habants who have taken part III the defence.
Be pleased to accept the assurance of my most
distinguished consideration.
PEDRo De AMPUD1A.
To SExoH DoS z. TAYLOR,
Genera-in- Chief Of the American Army.
NO. 81
HEADQUARTERS ARMY OF OCCUPATION.
Camp before Monterey, Sept. "a, ls46,
o'clock, a. m.
Sir: Your communication, bearing date at 9
O'Clock, p M, on the 23d inst, has just been
ceived by the hands of Col. Moreno.
In answer to your proposition to evacuae the
city and fort with all the personnel and maerel of
war. have to state that my duty compels me to
decline accedirg to it. A complete surrender uf
the town and garrison, the latter prisoners of
war, is now demanded But such surrender will
be upon terms and the gallant defence of the place.
creditable alike to the Mexican troops and nation,
| will prompt me 10 make these terms as liberal
possible. The garrison will be allowed, at your
option, after lay down its arms, to retire to the
Interior on condition of not serving again during
the war, or until regularly exchanged. need
hardly say that the rights of non-combatants will
| be respected.
| An answer to this communication IS required
| by IL o'clock. if you assent to an accommoda-
ton, an officer will be despatched at once, under
instructions to arrange the conditions
am, sir, very respectfully, your obedent ser
want, 4. TAYLOR,
.... Major GenI u. S. Army, CONG.
Senior D. Pedro de Ampudia, General-in-C Chief,
Monterey.
Terms of capituation of the city of Monterey, the
capital of Nucvo Leon, agreed upon by the un-
designed commissioners
Art. |. As the legitimate result of the operations
before this place, and the present position of the
contending armies, ii is agreed that the city, the
Notifications, cannon, the munitions of war, and
all other public property, with the aforementioned
exceptions, be surrendered to the commanding gen.
era of the United States forces, now al Monterey.
Art. 2. That the Mexican forces be allowed to
retain the following arms, to wit: the commits
stoned officers their side arms, the infantry their
arms and accoutlements, the cavalry their arms
and accoutrements the artillery one field battery,
not to exceed six pieces, with twent lone rounds
of ammunition
Art. g. That the Mexican armed forces retire
within seven DAYS from this date, beyond the line
formed by the pass of the Rinconada, the city of
Iinares, and San Fernando de Presas
Art. 4. That the citadel of Monterey be e1acu-
ated by The Mexican, and occupied by the Ameri-
can forces tomorrow morning, at 10 o'clock.
Art. 5. To avoid collisions, and for mutual con-
venience that the troops of the United States will
not occupy the city until the Mexican forces have
withdrawn, except for hospital and storage purpo-
ses.
Art s. That the forces of the United States
will not advance beyond the line specified in the
I'd 3d. article before the expiration of eight weeks
or until the orders instructions OF the respective
governments can be received.
Art. 7. That the public property to be delivered
shall be turned over and received by officers APP
pointed by the commanding generals Of the two
armies
Art 8. That all doubts as to the meaning oi
any of the preceding articles shall be solved by an
equitable construction, and on principles OF liberal
ity to the retiring army.
Art 9. That the Mexican flag, when struck al
f the CITADEL may be saluted by its own battery.
Done at Monterey, Sept. 24, 1916.
f ]. w. WORTH,
Brigador General u S. A
]. PINKNEY HENDERSON,
Major Gen Comd'g the Texan Volunteers
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
e Colonel Mississippi Rihemen
), MANUEL M LLANo,
4 II. REoEENA,
e ORTEGA,
: Approved:
Pedro AMPUD1A. q. TAYLOR,
e Major Gen'I U. S. A., Comd'g