Newspaper Report of Official Correspondence, "Surrender of Lee!," April 9, 1865

Summary

Since 1864, Union general Ulysses S. Grant had pursued General Robert E. Lee's army through Virginia and by April 1865 finally had worn the confederates out. This newspaper clipping announced the long-awaited news of the surrender. After four long years, the Civil War was coming to an end.

Since 1864, Union general Ulysses S. Grant had pursued General Robert E. Lee's army through Virginia and by April 1865 finally had worn the confederates out. This newspaper clipping announced the long-awaited news of the surrender. After four long years, the Civil War was coming to an end.

Artifact

Broadside (Notice)

Date Made

09 April 1865

Subject Date

09 April 1865

Collection Title

Broadside Collection 

With Liberty & Justice For All
 On Exhibit

at Henry Ford Museum in With Liberty & Justice for All

Object ID

64.87.7

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 21.875 in

Width: 8.125 in

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