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CC-H.782.029
7 May 1782:32 (902)
Madrid, [Spain] February 19. Colonel Don Pablo Sangro, one
of his excellency Duke de Crillon's aid-de-camps, has
brought hither the important and agreeable news of the
surrender of Fort St. Philip the 4th of this month, and that
all the garrison were prisoners of war.
The 4th instant General Murray hoisted a white flag and sent
articles of capitulation, which were rejected by the Duke de
Crillon, who sent some new ones, which were received, and
follow: Article I. Proposed by the English general. As the
duke de Crillon, by positive orders of his Sovereign, cannot
receive any terms of capitulation but under condition that
the garrison surrender prisoners of war, Mr. Murray agrees
to surrender; but he expects that his Excellency will allow
that the garrison go out with all the honors of war, which
will contribute to his Excellency's glory, as it is manifest
that no troops have ever given greater proofs of heroism and
courage.
Answer. The garrison shall be prisoners of war; but in
regard to the constancy, valour and great defence by Gen.,
Murray, and the garrison, the said garrison shall go out,
holding the firelock on the shoulder, drums beating, match
lighted and flags flying until it be filed off in the center
of the army, where they shall lay down their arms and flags;
and wishing to give a proof of my high consideration to the
General, a covered boat is granted to him. . . [80 lines]
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