Military History of Ulysses S. Grant: From April, 1861, to April, 1865, volume 2
Military History of Ulysses S. Grant: From April, 1861, to April, 1865, volume 2
Adam Badeau
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Hostilities were not to be resumed until the correspondence had terminated. Grant returned to his quarters, and, for the only 382 MTLITAEY HISTOEY OF time in his life, lield what might be called a council of war. He sent for all his corps and division generals on the city fi'ont, and received their opinions as to the terms -which should be allowed to Pemberton. "With one exception (General Steele), they suggested terms that Grant was unwolling to sanction, and their judgment was not accepted. T...he following letter was written instead, and forwarded to Pem- berton : " In conformity with agreement of this afternoon, I A^•ill submit the following proposition for the sur- render of the city of Vicksburg, public stores, etc. On your accepting the terms proposed, I will march in one division as a guard, and take possession at eight A. Sr. To-morrow. As soon as rolls can be made out, and paroles signed by officers and men, you will 1)0 allowed to march out of our lines, the officers taking with them their side-arms and clothing, and the field, staff, and cavalry officers one horse each.
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