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FORT MICHILIMACKINAC: An image of the modern
day Fort Mackinac. (Image taken from the Governor of
Michigan's website.)
day Fort Mackinac. (Image taken from the Governor of
Michigan's website.)
Fort Michilimackinac:
Articles of capitulation
The terms of the surrender of Michilimackinac to
the British on July 17, 1812
Capitulation agreed upon between Captain Charles Roberts,
Commanding His Britannic Majesty's Forces on the one part, and
Lieutenant Hankes Commanding the Troops of the United States of
America on the other.
First-The Fort of Michilimackinac shall immediately be surrendered to the
British Force-Granted.
Second-The Garrison shall march out with the Honors of War, lay down
their Arms and become Prisoners of War, and Shall be Sent to the United
States of America by His Britannic Majesty, not to Serve in this war until
regularly exchanged, and for the due performance of this Article the
Officers pledge their Word and Honor-Granted.
Third-All the Merchant Vessels in the Harbour, with their Cargoes Shall
be in the possession of their respective Owners.
Fourth-Private property Shall be held Sacred as far as it is in my power.
Fifth-All Citizens of the United States, who shall not take the Oath of
allegiance to His Britannic Majesty, Shall depart with their property from
the Island in One Month from the date hereof.
Supplement To The Articles Of Capitulation
The captains and crews of the vessels Erie and Freegoodwill shall be
included under the second article not to serve until regularly exchanged,
for which the officers shall pledge their word and honour.
Articles of capitulation
The terms of the surrender of Michilimackinac to
the British on July 17, 1812
Capitulation agreed upon between Captain Charles Roberts,
Commanding His Britannic Majesty's Forces on the one part, and
Lieutenant Hankes Commanding the Troops of the United States of
America on the other.
First-The Fort of Michilimackinac shall immediately be surrendered to the
British Force-Granted.
Second-The Garrison shall march out with the Honors of War, lay down
their Arms and become Prisoners of War, and Shall be Sent to the United
States of America by His Britannic Majesty, not to Serve in this war until
regularly exchanged, and for the due performance of this Article the
Officers pledge their Word and Honor-Granted.
Third-All the Merchant Vessels in the Harbour, with their Cargoes Shall
be in the possession of their respective Owners.
Fourth-Private property Shall be held Sacred as far as it is in my power.
Fifth-All Citizens of the United States, who shall not take the Oath of
allegiance to His Britannic Majesty, Shall depart with their property from
the Island in One Month from the date hereof.
Supplement To The Articles Of Capitulation
The captains and crews of the vessels Erie and Freegoodwill shall be
included under the second article not to serve until regularly exchanged,
for which the officers shall pledge their word and honour.