LETTER FROM M. PEPPERRELL TO GOV. DUCHAMBON

Camp before Louisbourg, June 16.

Sir,

I'have yours by an hostage signifying your consent to the surrender

of the town and forteresses of Louisbourg and the territories adjacent &c.

&e., on the terms this day proposed to you by Com. Warren and myself; 4 | excepting only that you desire your troops may march out of the garnison with their arms and colours flying, to be their delivered into our custody 4

till the said troop’s arrival in France, at which time to have them returned

to them which I consent to, and send you an hostage for the performance

al of what we have promised, and have sent to Com. Warren that if he | | à consents to it he would send a detachment on Shore to take possession of | lu the Island Battery. î

I am, Sir, your humble servt.,

W. PEPPERRELL