their sakes, it was his own pleasure; and that I might,
perhaps, take it into my head to send for some of those widows to see it
executed.

Major Hay paying great attention, I had observed a kind of distrust in
his countenance, which in a great measure influenced my conversation
during this time. On my concluding, "Pray, sir," said he, "who is it
that you call Indian partisans?" "Sir," I replied, "I take Major Hay to
be one of the principal." I never saw a man in the moment of execution
so struck as he appeared to be,--pale and trembling, scarcely able to
stand. Hamilton blushed, and, I observed, was much affected at his
behavior. Major Bowman's countenance sufficiently explained his disdain
for the one and his sorrow for the other.

Some moments elapsed without a word passing on either side. From that
moment my resolutions changed respecting Hamilton's situation. I told
him that we would return to our respective posts; that I would
reconsider the matter, and let him know the result. No offensive
measures should be taken in the meantime. Agreed to; and we parted. What
had passed being made known to our officers, it was agreed that we
should moderate our resolutions.

That afternoon the following articles were signed and the garrison
surrendered:

I. Lieutenant-governor Hamilton engages to deliver up to Colonel Clark,
Fort Sackville, as it is at present, with all the stores, etc.

II. The garrison are to deliver themselves as prisoners of war, and
march out with their arms and accoutrements, etc.

III. The garrison to be delivered up at ten o'clock tomorrow.

IV. Three days time to be allowed the garrison to settle their accounts
with the inhabitants and traders of this place.

V. The officers of the garrison to be allowed their necessary baggage,
etc.

Signed at Post St. Vincent (Vincennes), 24th of February, 1779.

Agreed for the following reasons: the remoteness from succor; the state
and quantity of provisions, etc.; unanimity of officers and men in its
expediency; the honorable terms allowed; and, lastly, the confidence in
a generous enemy.

(Signed) HENRY HAMILTON,
_Lieut.-Gov. and Superintendent._

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The business being now nearly at an end, troops were posted in several
strong houses around the garrison and patrolled during the night to
prevent any deception that might be attempted. The remainder on duty
lay on their arms, and for the first time for ma