Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) [to Elihu B. Washburne]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC02084.01 Author/Creator: Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson) (1822-1885) Place Written: Prospect Station, Virginia Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 10 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 17.5 x 10 cm Order a Copy
Souvenir document presented by Grant to loyal supporter and fellow Galena townsman, Elihu B. Washburne, who served as Secretary of State and Ambassador to France during Grant's presidency. Informs that Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia on the previous day. Recipient inferred from provenance. Possibly Grant's retained copy of the telegram.
Washburne was a congressman and a loyal supporter of Grant.
186 , o'clock, M.
Head-Quarters, Prospect Station Va.
Apl. 10th 1865, o'clock, M.
Gen. R. E. Lee surrendered the Army of N. Va. at Appomattox C.H. Va. on yesterday.
The force surrendered was the remnant left from an Army of about 70,000 men who defended Richmond ten days ago.
By Command of
U. S. Grant
Lt. Gen.
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