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The Daily Dispatch: March 3, 1865., [Electronic resource], Proclamation by the President, appointing a day of fasting, humiliation and prayer, with thanksgiving. (search)
In the name of the United States Government, I demand the surrender of the city of which you are the executive officer, Until further orders, all citizens will remain within their houses. I have the honor to be, Mayor, very respectfully, your obedient servant, A. G. Bennett, Lieutenant-Colonel commanding United States forces, Charleston. To this demand, Colonel Bennett was subsequently handed, by a committee from the Mayor, consisting of Aldermen Gilland and Williams, a letter which he was about to dispatch to Morris island: To the General Commanding the Army of the United States at Morris Island: Sir: The military authorities of the Confederate States have evacuated this city. I have remained to enforce law and preserve order until you take such steps as you may think best. Very respectfully,Your obedient servant, Charles Macbeth,Mayor. After a brief interview, in which the Aldermen informed Colonel Bennett that the city had