Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 to Ulysses S. Grant
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC07967 Author/Creator: Lee, Robert E., 1807-1870 Place Written: Virginia Type: Letter signed Date: 9 April 1865 Pagination: 1 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy PDF Download(s): PDF of image and transcript
In regard to his forthcoming surrender to Grant at Appomattox Courthouse, Lee writes requests "a suspension of hostilities pending the discussion of the terms of surrender." A endorsement by General Edward O.C Ord appears on the lower fold, made at 11:55 AM and indicating that the letter was read and acted upon by Ord's and General Philip H. Sheridan's troops. Letter marked "Duplicate."
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