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

Author:Ulysses S. Grant [Grant, Ulysses S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Grant, 1846-1848 -- Personal narratives, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), United States -- History -- Civil War, Generals -- United States -- Biography, Mexican War, United States. Army -- Biography, 1861-1865 -- Campaigns, 1822-1885, Presidents -- United States -- Biography
ISBN: 1402106939
Publisher: Public Domain Books
Published: 2004-05-31T22:00:00+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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