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Spanish differ in essential points from the English nstru-
ment. Gen. Worth was absent Finally he was requr-
ed to sign the instrument prepared for his comms-
soners, and the English original left with hun that
he might have il translated (Which he promised do
that night) and be ready the morning with Spanish
duplicate of the English instrument left with him By
this the two instruments would be made TO cor
respond. and he be compelled to admit his knowledge of
the contents OF the English original before he signedt
The next morning the commission again met again
the attempt was made had been often done before by
solicitation, to gain grant in addition TO the
pact Thus we had, at their request adopted the word
eaPtutat'on in lieu of surrender; they now wished to
substitute stipulation for cdPitmdfion IL hnay became
necessary to make peremptory demand for the lmme
date signing OF the English instrument by General Am
pudla and the literal translation NOW periected) by the
commissioners and their general The Spanish nsru-
ment first signed by Gen. Ampudla was destroyed IN
presence OF his commissioners the translation of our
own instrument countersgned by Gen Taylor, and
delivered The agreement was complete, and II only re-
manned TO execute the terms
Much has been said about the construction of article
Of the capitulahon copy OF which IS hereto appended
Whatever ambiguity there may be in the language used
there perfect understanding by the commissioners
upon both Sides TO the intent of the parties The
distinction we made between light artillery equipped and
manPuvred such, designed for and used in the field
and pieces being the armament oil fort clearly stated
on side and that comprehended on theirs, APP
peared IN the act that repeatedly they asserted their
possession of hight artillery and sand they had bat
terry OF light pieces. Such conformity OF opinion existed
among our commissioners upon every measure which
was finally adopted that consider them, their sphere
Jointly and severay responsible for each and every
hcle of the equalization IT, originally viewed by Gen
Worth, our conduct has been in accordance with the
peaceful pohcy OF our government, and shall IN any de-
gree tend to that policy, we may congratulate
ourselves upon the part have taken If otherwise it
will remain to me as deliberate OPINION that the terms
OF the capltahon gave all which could have followed,
OF desirable result from further assault Ii in the
power OF the enemy TO retreat and to bear with him his
small arms, and such battery as was contemplated in
the capulation. The other grants such as il
honorable in conquerng army to bestow, and which it
cost magnanimty nothing to give
The above recOllectIOns submitted TO Generals
Henderson and Worth Tor correction and addition that
the Misrepresentation of this transaction may be present
ed by statement made whilst the events recent and
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Colonel Mississippi Riilemen.
CAMP NEAR MONTEREY, October It'll, 1916.
The above correct statement of the leading facts
connected with the transactions referred to- according
my recollection 1t is, however proper, that should fur
Their state that my first impression was that no better
terms than those first proposed the part Of Gen Tay.
Taylor when found him disposed to yield the request
OF General Ampudia and, at the time, gave il
my opinion that they would be accepted by him before
no risk where it could be avoided-hat he wished to
avoid the further shedding of blood and that he sat
sfed that our government would be pleased with the
terms given by the capitulaon; and being myself per-
suaded OF that fact. ! yielded my individual views and
wishes and, under that conviction shall be ready
to defend the terms OF the capiulation.
j. PINCKNEY HENDERSON,
Major General Commanding the Texan Volunteers.
not only counseed and advised the opportunity be-
ing offered the general nchef the first proposition; but
General Taylor in respect the latter, did every
Der OF the commission and for good and sufficient mill
tary and national reasonsand stand ready at all times
and proper places defend and sustain the action of the
commanding general and participation OF the commits
soners Knowing that magnants, the tremor being Oft
at work to dscred and msrepresent the case Gas
had anticpaed) feel obliged TO Col Davis for having
'0"" '0s'''e' '''s material anu w. aes j. WORTH,
Brig. Gen. commanding I'd division.
MONTEREY Oct. 18th, 1916.
Terms of the captulaton of the city of Monterey the
capita! OF Nueva Leon, agreed upon BY the undersigned
witt General Worth, Of the United
States army General Henderson, ,d Of the Iexan voan
part Of Major General Taylor, commanding chief the
United States forces and General Requena and General
q ne ny and Sdor
General Don Pedro Ampu dia commanding in chief the
army of the north of Mexico
ARTICLE l. AS the eg mate result of the operations
before this place. and the present position of the contend
ing armies it is agreed that the city, the Notifications,
cannon the munitions of and all other public prop
ery with the aforementioned exceptions be surrendered
10 the commanding general OF the United States forces
now at Monterey
ARTICLE 2; That the Mexican forces be allowed to
officers, their sIde-arms; the infantry their and
courements the cavalry, their and accoutremens
the artillery, one field battery, not to exceed six pieces
with twenty-one rounds OF ammunition
ARTICLE g. That the Mexican armed forces retire
within days from h is date beyond the line formed
by the pass of the Rnconada, the city of nares and San
Fernando de Pusos.
ARTICLE A. That the citadel of Monterey be evacuated
blythe Mexican, and occupied by the American forces
tomorrow morning, at 10 o'clock
ARTICLE s. To avoid collisions and for mutual con-
venence that the troops Of the United States will not
occupy the city until the Mexican forces have-with-
1rawn, except for hospital and storage purposes
ARTICLE g. That the forces of tile United States will
not advance beyond the line specified in the Sd article
before the expiration of eight weeks until the orders
of the respective governments be received
ARTICLE 7. That the public property to be delivered
shall be turned and received by officers appointed
by the commanding generals of the two armies
ARTICLE s. That all doubts, as to the meaning of
any of the preceding articles shall be solved by an equ
table construction, and principles of beaity to the
retiring army.
!, ARTICLE 9 That the Mexican flag, when struck at
the citadel, may be saluted by its own battery
w. j. WORTH Brig Gen. u S. A.
j PINKNEY HENDERSON,
Maj Gen. commanding the Texan volunteers |
JEFFERSON DAVIS,
Colonel Mississippi rifemen
J. NJ ORTEGA
r. REQUENA,
MANUEL NJ LLANO,
Approved; PEDRO AMPUDIA,
L. TAYLOR,
Maj Gen. U. S. A. commanding
Done at Monterey, Sept. "a, 1876.
Male Academy, warrenton, North Carolina.