Personal Memoirs of U. S. Grant — Volume 1 by Ulysses S. Grant

Author:Ulysses S. Grant
Language: eng
Format: mobi
Tags: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885, Presidents -- United States -- Biography, Generals -- United States -- Biography, United States. Army -- Biography, United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns, Mexican War, 1846-1848 -- Personal narratives
Published: 2004-06-01T00:00:00+00:00

HEADQUARTERS, FORT DONELSON, February 16, 1862.

SIR:—In consideration of all the circumstances governing the present situation of affairs at this station, I propose to the Commanding Officer of the Federal forces the appointment of Commissioners to agree upon terms of capitulation of the forces and fort under my command, and in that view suggest an armistice until 12 o'clock to-day.

I am, sir, very respectfully, Your ob't se'v't, S. B. BUCKNER, Brig.

Gen. C. S. A.

To Brigadier-General U. S. Grant, Com'ding U. S. Forces, Near Fort

Donelson.

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