Surrender of Lee Ends Civil War Hopeful Peace Dawns
The Dubuque Herald reports full confirmation of Lee’s surrender to Grant. Terms permit Lee’s army to return home on parole with no pursuance by U.S. authorities if not violated. Johnston possibly evacuated Raleigh. Davis seen at Danville. Nation rejoices, Missouri rebellion ends. papers publish rapid allusions amid light business.
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Grant
Paroly
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Hotong
Johnstonns
Raleigh
Danville
Greensboro
Tris
Jo. Davis
surrender at Appomattox announced in telegraphic orders
The April 9 1865 dispatches report General Grant accepting terms for the surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia. Includes Lee’s reply from near Water’s Church and Grant’s acknowledgment, detailing parole, armistice terms, and return home for soldiers, with later notes on pursuit near Black and White stations.
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R. EB. Lee
Grant
U.S
TR. E. Lee
Confederate States of America
Richmond and Petersburg
Farmville
Lynchburg
Water's Church
Norien
Virginia
U.S. Grant
Northern Virginia
Lee
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the Herald
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News from the Civil War fronts near Danville and Jetterville
Dispatches describe Grant pursuing Lee after Sheridan reported strong enemy actions near Jettersville. Confederate forces retreated to Dentonville as Union troops pressed, with captures, wrecked bridges, and disordered rebels. News of Lee’s surrender triggers widespread celebrations from St Louis to Burritt and Governor Browns’ convention adjournment.
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