Gen S. B. Buckner,
Confederate Army.
Sir,—Yours of this date proposing armistice, and appointment of commissioners, to settle terms of capitulation, is just received. No terms except an unconditional and immediate surrender can be accepted.
I propose to move immediately upon your works.
I am, sir, very respectfully,
Your obedient servant,
U. S. GRANT,
Brig. Gen.
Gen. Buckner surrendered Fort Donelson and fifteen thousand men the same day, and after that U. S. Grant was often said to signify “Unconditional Surrender” Grant.
376. When, where, and by whom was the first watch made?