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Rebellion Record: a Diary of American Events: Documents and Narratives, Volume 5. (ed. Frank Moore), chapter 60 (search)
the Federal fleet returned to a position in front of the city, when a boat, bearing a white flag, approached the levee and landed an officer and three men, who at once proceeded to the Mayor's office, and presented the following demand for the surrender of the city: U. S. Flag-steamer Benton, off Memphis, June 6, 1862. sir: I have the honor to request that you will surrender the city of Memphis to the authorities of the United States, which I have the honor to represent. I am, Mr. Mayor, with high respect, your most obedient servant, C. H. Davis, Flag-Officer Commanding, etc. To his Honor the Mayor of the City of Memphis. Mayor Park replied as follows: Mayor's office, Memphis, June 5, 1862. C. H. Davis, Flag-Officer Commanding, etc.: sir: Your note of this date is received and contents noted. In reply, I have to say, that the civil authorities have no means of defence; by the force of circumstances it is in your hands. Respectfully, John Park, Mayor.