Fort Donelson, Battle of, Tenn., 1862.
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
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Simon Bolivar Buckner Letters
Collection
Identifier: SC 00322
Scope and Contents
The document displays correspondence between Simon Bolivar Buckner, Head Quarters at Fort Donelson, Tennessee, and Brig. Gen. Ulysses Simpson Grant, Commanding U.S. Forces, near Fort Donelson, Tennessee. Buckner suggests an armistice in order to appoint a commissioner to agree upon terms of capitulation. Grant states that no terms except unconditional and immediate surrender will be accepted; and that he intends to move upon his works immediately. Facsimile.
Dates:
1862 February 16
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