During the Third Anglo-Burmese War the British Army easily occupied Upper Myanmar in November 1885. The Myanmar Royal army put up little defence in this war, because King Thibaw and his Ministers believed the reply sent by General Prendargast to the King?s request for negotiations. This letter asked that the Myanmar army lay down its arms in exchange for a peaceful settlement. King Thibaw and Ministers believed the British government would not occupy the country. The author sees this letter as important for the historical record, and should be known by future generations.....Subject Terms: 1. Myanmar - History - The Third Anglo - Burmese War, 1885...Key Words: Prendergast, General