Gordon Replies To Jubal Buckly On Grant Lee Surrender
General Gordon defends Grant's handling of Lee's surrender at Appomattox. He argues Lee planned to escape and that Grant showed magnanimity in accepting surrender, while detailing Lee's orders to cut through and the risks faced. Gordon cites a letter he prepared outlining these recollections and assessment of Grant's conduct.
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A fragment recounts Civil War surrender proceedings after a Union victory, detailing General Gordon’s account of the flag of truce, the pursuit of terms with General Grant, and General Lee’s parole language. It includes Sheridan’s role, the meeting in the brick House, and officers’ reactions to surrender. The piece also notes Navy observers studying Pacific waves and their measured dimensions and heights.
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