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Articles (g.) of Capitulations, agreed on between Captain Charles Hudson, commander of His Majesty's ship the Richmond, and Lieutenant-colonel Scott, commandant of fort Moultrie, on the surrender of that fort and its dependencies, May 7, 1780 Art. I. THAT the troops in garrison shall be allowed to march out with the usual honours of war, and to pile their arms outside of the gate. Art. II. That all the officers in garrison, as well continental as militia, and the non-commissioned officers and privates of the militia, shall be considered as prisoners of war at large on their parole, until exchanged; and be allowed, in the mean time, to reside with their families and friends, Charles town excepted, as it is at present under siege. Art. III. That the continental and militia officers be permitted to war their side arms. Art. IV. That the slaves and other property of every individual in garrison be secured to their respective owners: That all such slaves in garrison, belonging to persons out of it, be secured to their respective owners in such manner as may be agreed upon between Captain Hudson and the commanding officer of the fort. Art. V. All property, slaves, &c. to be secured to each individual of the garrison; such as is lodged in the fort for security or otherwise, belonging to individuals, not of the garrison, to be delivered up. Art. VI. That the sick have every necessary accommodation, and all the continental private soldiers be treated in a humane manner, and not rigorously confined; every humanity to be shewn to both sick and well. Art. VII. The fort, artillery, arms, ammunition, and stores, of all kinds, to be delivered up to such officers and guard as Captain Hudson shall think proper to send for that purpose. Art. VIII. The garrison to march out of the fort, and pile their arms early in the morning, in front of the British forces, who will be drawn up before the entrance of the fort on the occasion. CHARLES HUDSON. WILLIAM SCOTT, Lieut. Col. 1st reg. And commandant of fort Moultrie A Copy. M. Arbuthnot. Fort Moultrie, on Sullivan's island, May 7th 1780 (From A History of the Campaigns of 1780 and 1781, in the Southern Province of North America?, by Lieutenant-Colonel Tarleton, pp47-56.) Tarleton, Ch 1., [F], p. 47b 5/7/1780 |
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