The capitulation of Monterey (1846) [Mexican—American War]

Gen. Ampudia treating for the capitulation of Monterey with Gen. Taylor 09/24/1846 that the citadel of Monterey be evacuated by the Mexican and occupied by the American forces by 10 o’clock tomorrow morning.

The Mexican troops under Gen. Ampudia, having been defeated by the American armed forces, are forced to leave the citadel of Monterey. The American forces, under General Zachary Taylor, the future President of the United States of America, gave the enemy until 10 ‘o clock the next day to abdicate.