Negotiations began for the withdrawal of U.S. troops early in 1813. On May 6, the army lowered the flag at Fernandina and crossed the St. Marys River to Georgia with the remaining troops.
The withdrawal of U.S. troops was being negotiated in early 1813.  On May 6th, the army left Fernandina and moved across the St. Marys River to Georgia with the remaining troops.