HEADQUARTERS,
Dover, Tenn., February 16, 1862.
SIR: The distribution of the forces under my command
incident to an unexpected change of commanders and the overwhelming force under
your command compel me, notwithstanding the brilliant success of the Confederate arms yesterday, to accept the ungenerous and unchivalrous terms
which you propose.
I am, sir, your very
obedient servant,
S. B. BUCKNER,
Brigadier-General, C. S. Army.
Brig. Gen. U.S.
GRANT, U.S. A.
SOURCES: The War of the Rebellion: A Compilation of
the Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies, Series I, Volume
7 (Serial No. 7), p. 161
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