Sir ー

The advanced season of the Year will not admit of your proposal ー I do assure you, upon the honor of a Gentleman, that what the prisoner has informed you of, is true, as far as has come to my knowledge ー however if it want further confirmation Mr Depane of Montreal who is also my prisoner, will I believe give you the same intelligence ー

Having now acquitted my conscience ー I must, to save time & prevent trouble, acquaint you, if you do not surrender this day, it will be unnecessary to make any future proposals ー the Garrison shall be prisoners of war, without the honours of war, & I cannot insure the Officers their baggage ー

Should you wish to send an officer to Mr Depane who is on board the Sloop, you have my permission ー Captn Stewart carries an order for that purpose ー Should you still be inclined to persist in a useless defence ー you will immediately fire a Cannon without Shot, as a signal I am Sir [&c.]