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Jefferson Davis (search for this): chapter 1.1
eferred to, is as follows: Petersburg, Va., 3 P. M., April 2, 1865. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis, Richmond, Va.: Mr. President,—Your letter of the 1st is just received. I have been wilstion were left open to them. He could not tell what the other armies would do or what course Mr. Davis would now take, but he believed it would be best for their other armies to follow his example,e in favor of immediate peace. Lee said he could not take such a course without consulting President Davis first. Grant then proposed to Lee that he should do so, and urge the hastening of a resultrding peace, and thinking that this expression referred to Mr. Lincoln, whereas it referred to Mr. Davis. After the conversation had lasted a little more than half an hour, and Lee had requested thaof Lee, pages 311-14. near Appomattox Courthouse, April 12th, 1865. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis: Mr. President,—It is with pain that I announce to your Excellency the surrender of the
W. J. Morgan (search for this): chapter 1.1
your people. Many companies are entirely without officers, and I have not seen any returns for several days; so that I have no means of ascertaining our present strength. Suppose I send over 25,000 rations, do you think that will be a sufficient supply? asked Grant. I think it will be ample, remarked Lee, and added, with considerable earnestness of manner, and it will be a great relief, I assure you. General Grant now turned to his chief commissary, Colonel (afterwards General) Morgan, who was present, and directed him to arrange for issuing the rations. General Grant's eye now fell upon Lee's sword again, and it seemed to remind him of the absence of his own, and, by way of explanation, he said to Lee: I started out from my camp several days ago without my sword, and as I have not seen my headquarters' baggage since, I have been riding about without any side-arms. I have generally worn a sword, however, as little as possible, only during the actual operations of
Willie H. Washington (search for this): chapter 1.1
have done my best for you; my heart is too full to say more. And grandly, indeed, had the simple utterance been attested. It was a magnificent pageant from the Chickahominy to the final act at Appomattox Courthouse; sublime in its realization of valor, endurance, and patriotism. Freedom records no sacrifices surpassing it in magnitude. And the grand hero, Lee, reillumining the lustrous diadem of his mother, Virginia, is jointly enshrined in the reverential hearts of her sons with her Washington. Crushingly overwhelmed, the starving Army of Northern Virginia laid down its arms, but its pitiful fate invested with mournful incense only, its heroism and sacrifices. Its achievements will increasingly command the admiration of the world during all time. The following communication is a material addition to this narrative: Jones's Reminiscences of Lee, pages 311-14. near Appomattox Courthouse, April 12th, 1865. His Excellency, Jefferson Davis: Mr. President,—It is wit
Horace Porter (search for this): chapter 1.1
g about four miles west of Walker's church, and will push forward to the front for the purpose of meeting you. Notice sent to me on this road, where you wish the interview to take place, will meet me. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. General Horace Porter, of Grant's staff, writes: About one o'clock the little village of Appomattox Courthouse, with its half dozen houses, came in sight, and soon we were entering its single street. It is situated on some rising ground, and beyond, theThe two commanders lifted their hats and said good-bye. Lee rode back to his camp to take a final farewell of his army, and Grant returned to McLean's house, where he seated himself on the porch until it was time to take his final departure. General Porter, Century, November, 1887. Colonel Marshall gives the following account of the preparation of the memorable farewell address of General Lee to his army: On our return from the interview with General Grant at Mc-Lean's house on April 9t
S. Kershaw (search for this): chapter 1.1
e disconnected with Mahone's division, forming the rear of Longstreet. The enemy's cavalry penetrated the line of march through the interval thus left, and attacked the wagon-train moving toward Farmville. This caused serious delay in the march of the centre and rear of the column, and enabled the enemy to mass upon their flank. After successive attacks, Anderson's and Ewell's corps were captured or driven from their position. The latter General, with both of his division commanders, Kershaw and Custis Lee, and his brigadiers, were taken prisoners. Gordon who, all the morning, aided by General W. H. F. Lee's cavalry, had checked the advance of the enemy on the road from Amelia Springs, and protected the trains, became exposed to his combined assaults, which he bravely resisted and twice repulsed; but the cavalry having been withdrawn to another part of the line of march, and the enemy massing heavily on his front and both flanks, renewed the attack about 6 P. M., and drove him
John Parker (search for this): chapter 1.1
aggage. When he had finished the letter he called Colonel (afterwards General) Parker, one of the military secretaries on the staff, to his side and looked it over wa little nervous, and he turned the matter over to Colonel (afterwards General) Parker, whose handwriting presented a better appearance than that of any one else on the staff. Parker sat down to write at the table which stood against the rear side of the room. Lee, in the meantime, had directed Colonel Marshall to draw up for id not exhibit the slightest change of features during this ceremony, until Colonel Parker, of our staff, was presented to him. Parker was a full-blooded Indian, and Parker was a full-blooded Indian, and the reigning Chief of the Six Nations. When General Lee saw his swarthy features, he looked at him with an evident stare of surprise, and his eyes rested on him for robably no one ever knew, but the natural surmise was, that he at first mistook Parker for a negro, and was struck with astonishment to find that the Commander of the
Ulysses S. Grant (search for this): chapter 1.1
Virginia: On the first day of April, General Grant directed a heavy movement against the Confme when negotiations should be opened with General Grant. General Pendleton thus describes thVery respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S Grant, Lieutenant-General, Commanding the Armies of surrender. R. E. Lee, General. To Lieutenant General U. S. Grant, Commanding Armies of the United S Very respectfully, your obedient servant, U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General, Commanding Armies of tthat purpose. R. E. Lee, General. Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant. Colonel Taylor, (before cited the interview to take place, will meet me. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. General Horace Porhere they may reside. Very respectfully, U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. Lee took it and la into effect. R. E. Lee, General. Lieutenant-General U. S. Grant. While the letters were being respondence will show the conditions fully. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. There were present[3 more...]
Ingram Rodes (search for this): chapter 1.1
morable 9th of April, Gordon and Fitz. Lee attacked Sheridan's splendid cavalry, outnumbering them more than four to one, and flushed with the full confidence of victory and the assurance that, if they needed support, the Army of the James was close at hand. Yet, despite these odds and the exhaustion of these famishing men, they went into that fight with the heroic courage which ever characterized that old corps, and proved themselves not unworthy of Stonewall Jackson, Ewell, Early, Gordon, Rodes, Ramseur, Pegram, J. A. Walker, C. A. Evans and other noble leaders, whom they had been wont to follow to victory. Utterly unable to withstand the onset, Sheridan hastened in person to hurry up the Army of the James, while Gordon drove his invincible troopers more than a mile, and captured and brought off two pieces of artillery and a large number of prisoners. Had only Sheridan barred the way the surrender had not occurred at Appomattox Courthouse; but Gordon only drove back the cavalry t
R. H. Anderson (search for this): chapter 1.1
ur movements. On the morning of the 6th, General Longstreet's corps reached Rice's station on the Lynchburg railroad. It was followed by the commands of Generals R. H. Anderson, Ewell and Gordon, with orders to close upon it as fast as the progress of the trains would permit, or as they could be directed on roads further west. GGeneral Anderson, commanding Pickett's and B. R. Johnson's divisions, became disconnected with Mahone's division, forming the rear of Longstreet. The enemy's cavalry penetrated the line of march through the interval thus left, and attacked the wagon-train moving toward Farmville. This caused serious delay in the march of the centre and rear of the column, and enabled the enemy to mass upon their flank. After successive attacks, Anderson's and Ewell's corps were captured or driven from their position. The latter General, with both of his division commanders, Kershaw and Custis Lee, and his brigadiers, were taken prisoners. Gordon who, all the morning
E. M. Stanton (search for this): chapter 1.1
ws whom he had so long commanded. Before General Grant had proceeded far towards camp, he was reminded that he had not yet announced the important event to the government. He dismounted by the road-side, sat down on a large stone, and called for pencil and paper. Colonel (afterwards General) Badeau handed his order-book to the General, who wrote on one of the leaves the following message, a copy of which was sent to the nearest telegraph station. It is dated at 4.30 P. M. Hon. E. M. Stanton, Secretary of War, Washington: General Lee surrendered the Army of Northern Virginia this afternoon on terms proposed by myself. The accompanying additional correspondence will show the conditions fully. U. S. Grant, Lieutenant-General. There were present at McLean's house besides Sheridan, Ord, Merritt, Custer and the officers of General Grant's staff, a number of other officers, and one or two citizens who entered the room at different times during the interview. Grant's la
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