...capitulation, the American army surrender prisoners of war, and .the territory of Michigan is ceded to his Britannic majesty, without any other condition than the protection of private property. Public property to be given up. The Michigan and Ohio militias, who have not joined the army, to be...

...said Proclamation, among other things, announces to all the Inhabitants of the said Territory that " wishing to give an early proof of the moderation and justice of the British Government, the American laws heretofore in existence shall continue in force, until His...