Surrender of Michilimackinac

Heights above Michilimackinac, 17 July 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.

E.A. Cruikshank, ed. Documents Relating to the Invasion of Canada and the Surrender of Detroit, 1812. (Ottawa: 1912), pp. 63-64.