Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . Q w Q SO o w t1 PJ so. HISTORY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY. 743 .?it night, and the moon having come out brightlythe lad was noted and firing ceased. SergeantRobert Stewart and Andrew Jacoby challengedthe flag-bearer, who stated his errand was tosecure the surrender of the company in defenseof the block house. Soon afterwards CaptainHymer left the fort to confer with the Confed-erate olticers and there, beneath the stars, thefollowing terms of surrender were drawn up:In the Field NearDaltou, Oct. 13, 1S64. Captain Hymer, commanding fort of TT. near Da
Historical encyclopedia of Illinois . Q w Q SO o w t1 PJ so. HISTORY OF SCHUYLER COUNTY. 743 .?it night, and the moon having come out brightlythe lad was noted and firing ceased. SergeantRobert Stewart and Andrew Jacoby challengedthe flag-bearer, who stated his errand was tosecure the surrender of the company in defenseof the block house. Soon afterwards CaptainHymer left the fort to confer with the Confed-erate olticers and there, beneath the stars, thefollowing terms of surrender were drawn up:In the Field NearDaltou, Oct. 13, 1S64. Captain Hymer, commanding fort of TT. near Dalton: I am ordered by Maj. , C. S. A., to demand the immediate andunconditional surrender of the fort and command, your officers and men will betreated as prisoners of war and with the cour-tesy due their respective ranks. They will be per-mitted to retain their personal property andclothing. Tour defense has lteen gallant and anyfurther resistance an unnecessary effusion ofblood. Respectfully, Theo. Carter. Capt. C. S. A. I accept
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