Copies of Documents Relative to the Expedition Against Wyoming, in 1778, Now in His Majesty's State Paper Office, London, in a Volume Entitled, "Military, 1778.—No. 122."
I.
Copy of Articles of Capitulation, for Wintermoot's Fort, July 1, 1778.
Art. 1st. That Lieut. Elisha Scovell surrender the Fort, with the Stores, arms and ammunition, that are in said fort, as well public as private, to Major John Butler.
2d. That the garrison shall not bear arms during the present contest; and Major Butler promises that the men, women and children shall not be hurt, either by Indians or Rangers.
II.
Fort Jenkins Fort, July 1st, 1778.
Between Major John Butler, on behalf of His Majesty King George the Third, and John Jenkins.
Art. 1st. That the Fort with all the stores, arms and ammunition, be delivered up immediately.
2d. That Major John Butler shall preserve to them, intire, the lives of the men, women and children.