 | J. F. C. Fuller - History - 2007 - 436 pages
...fire, and a little while later the following note from Cornwallis was handed to Washington: I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours,...settle terms for the surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester.*2 Later came a longer letter requesting that, so long as they undertook not to fight again... | |
 | John Ferling - History - 2007 - 704 pages
...Cornwallis: Sir, I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours, and that two officers be appointed by each side, to meet at Mr. Moore's...house, to settle terms for the surrender of the posts at York and Gloucester.33 Washington had no experience in such matters. In eleven years, and two wars,... | |
 | George Washington, Jared Sparks - Presidents - 1835 - 604 pages
...CAPITULATION AT YORKTOWN. I uci. CORNWALLIS TO GENERAL WASHINGTON. York, 17 October, 1781. SIR, I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours,...the surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester. I hare the honor to be, &-c. CORNWALLIS. ;• GENERAL WASHINGTON TO EARL CORNWALLIS. Camp, before York,... | |
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SIR, I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours, and that two officers may be appointed by each side, to meet at Mr. Moore's house, to settle terms for the surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester. 
