 | Southern Historical Society - 1893 - 812 pages
...which ended in the surrender at Yorktown, his lordship proposed in his letter of October 17, 1771, 'a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours,...house to settle terms for the surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester.' " In view of this letter and of the fact that Cornwallis declined to attend... | |
 | Charlemagne Tower - 1894 - 570 pages
...York, Earl Cornwallis sent the following letter to General Washington on the 17th of October : "Sm, — I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four...house, to settle terms for the surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester." To this General Washington replied at once, — " An ardent desire to spare... | |
 | Charles Marshall - 1894 - 36 pages
...Yorktown, his lordship proposed in his letter of October 17, 1781, "a cessation of hostilities for 24 hours, and that two officers may be appointed by each...house to settle terms for the surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester," In view of this letter, and of the fact that Cornwallis declined to attend... | |
 | general henry b. carrington - 1898 - 520 pages
...Commanderin-Chief, the following note : YORK, 17th October, 1781. EARL CORNWALLIS To General Washington : SIR: I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four hours, and that two officers be appointed by each side, to meet at Moore's house, to settle terms for the surrender of the posts... | |
 | Elroy McKendree Avery - 1909 - 648 pages
...hostilities and the appointment of two The Surrender of Cornwallis Moore House at Yorktown officers on each side "to meet at Mr. Moore's house to settle terms for the surrender." Washington granted two hours for the submission of proposals in writing; in the afternoon, the proposals... | |
 | Elisha Benjamin Andrews - 1909 - 632 pages
...hostilities and the appointment of two The Surrender of Cornwallis Moore House at Yorktown officers on each side "to meet at Mr. Moore's house to settle terms for the surrender." Washington granted two hours for the submission of proposals in writing; in the afternoon, the proposals... | |
 | Charlemagne Tower - 1914 - 324 pages
...October, Cornwallis had sent a flag of truce to General Washington with a note, which read as follows : "I propose a cessation of hostilities for twentyfour...house, to settle terms for the surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester." Two days later, the British army marching out of Yorktown in the presence... | |
 | 1917 - 744 pages
...style, and on the 17th of October, Earl Cornwallis sent his swan song to George Washington: SIR — I propose a cessation of hostilities for twenty-four...officers may be appointed by each side, to meet at Mrs. Moore's house, to settle terms of surrender of the ports of York and Gloucester. Item: United... | |
 | Charles Marshall - 1927 - 372 pages
...Yorktown, his lordship proposed in his letter of October 17, 1781, "a cessation of hostilities for 24 hours, and that two officers may be appointed by each...side to meet at Mr. Moore's house to settle terms of surrender of the posts of York and Gloucester." In view of this letter, and of the fact that Cornwallis... | |
 | Joseph Dillaway Sawyer - 1927 - 650 pages
...Octr., 1781 "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 of York and Gloucester. "I have the honor to be, Sir, "Your most obedient and humble servant, "Cornwallis.... | |
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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. 
