Articles of Capitulation (New York)

The Articles of Capitulation (New York) refer to the formal agreement that ended the British occupation of New York City in 1783, marking the conclusion of the American Revolutionary War. Signed by British and American representatives, these articles outlined the terms under which British forces would surrender the city, ensuring safe withdrawal while respecting property rights and civil liberties. Essentially, they served as a legal and diplomatic document that peacefully transferred control of New York from Britain to the newly independent United States, officially ending hostilities and establishing American sovereignty over the city.