"The General commanding announces to the army that he has official notice from General Grant that General Lee surrendered to him his entire army, on the 9th inst., at Appomattox Court-House, Virginia.
Glory to God and our country, and all honor to our comrades in arms, toward whom we are marching!
A little more labor, a little more toil on our part, the great race is won, and our Government stands regenerated, after four long years of war." (Sherman, 12 April, 1865)
April 12, 1865
-W.T. Sherman, Major-General commanding
Source:
Memoirs of General W.T. Sherman
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Yes, it has been a long war. Necessary, but long. Good job Sherman.
ReplyDeleteNow my next task is reconstruction of the South, but first I'm going to celebrate... maybe go watch a play or something...
Yes, it has been a long and difficult war, but the fruits of our labor has been great. President Lincoln, do you really think you should celebrate so soon?
ReplyDeleteI agree with Ms. Barton reconciliation will be difficult.
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