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Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 The New York times. [Vol. XIV, no. 4220 (April 14, 1865)

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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC08807 Author/Creator: Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869 Place Written: New York, New York Type: Newspaper Date: 1865/04/14 Pagination: 8 p. : Height: 55 cm, Width: 40.5 cm Order a Copy

Covers General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox in detail. Includes an account of the events leading up to the surrender, an interview between Ulysses S. Grant and Lee, the signing of the articles of capitulation by Lee, the era of peace, Richmond, Virginia, Texas and other states in the aftermath, etc. Has a listing of the passengers on board the steamer General Lyon which burned off the coast of Cape Hatteras. Includes a historical sketch of the Battle of Fort Sumter on 12-13 April 1861. Other articles detail local, international, political, court, and ship news, advertisements, and public announcements. Issue is uncut.

Raymond, Henry J. (Henry Jarvis), 1820-1869
Grant, Ulysses S. (Ulysses Simpson), 1822-1885

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