Article 1st. The Commissioners on the part of the Californians agree
that their entire force shall, on presentation of themselves to
Lieutenant-Colonel Fremont, deliver up their artillery and public
arms, and that they shall return peaceably to their homes,
conforming to the laws and regulations of the United States, and not
again take up arms during the war between the United States and
Mexico, but will assist and aid in placing the country in a state of
peace and tranquillity.
Art. 2nd. The Commissioners on the part of Lieutenant-Colonel
Fremont agree and bind themselves, on the fulfilment of the 1st
Article by the Californians, that they shall be guaranteed
protection of life and property, whether on parole or otherwise.
Article 3rd. That until a Treaty of Peace be made and signed between
the United States of North America and the Republic of Mexico, no
Californian or other Mexican citizen shall be bound to take the oath
of allegiance.
Article 4th. That any Californian or citizen of Mexico, desiring, is
permitted by this capitulation to leave the country without let or
hinderance.
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