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Appomattox Surrender Towell
In early April 1865, during the Civil War, Confederate forced marched through the central part of Virginia. They were led by general Robert E Lee. Hot on his tail was Federal forces led by general Ulysses S Grant. Grant was promoted from Brigadier General to Major General and given controll over the Union Army in order to hunt down Robert E Lee and end the war.
On April 9, 1865, these forces met in the little town of Appomattox, Va. Grant sent a letter to Lee asking him to surrender. Lee wrote back saying that he is tired of this war and too many lives have been lost. He would agree to surrender if his demands be met including the pardon of all his men plus the whole Confederate Army. Grant agreed and set up a meet that day. He then had a surrender paper written for Lee to sign.
Later that afternoon, Lee, his general and his army rode up to the town of Appomattox waving white towels meaning they were surrendering and coming unarmed. This was one of the towels that was waved that day when Lee surrendered and led to a chain of activities bringing the Civil War to an end.
The surrendor towel is located at the Appomattox National Park in Appomattox, Va.
Appomattox Surrender Towell
In early April 1865, during the Civil War, Confederate forced marched through the central part of Virginia. They were led by general Robert E Lee. Hot on his tail was Federal forces led by general Ulysses S Grant. Grant was promoted from Brigadier General to Major General and given controll over the Union Army in order to hunt down Robert E Lee and end the war.
On April 9, 1865, these forces met in the little town of Appomattox, Va. Grant sent a letter to Lee asking him to surrender. Lee wrote back saying that he is tired of this war and too many lives have been lost. He would agree to surrender if his demands be met including the pardon of all his men plus the whole Confederate Army. Grant agreed and set up a meet that day. He then had a surrender paper written for Lee to sign.
Later that afternoon, Lee, his general and his army rode up to the town of Appomattox waving white towels meaning they were surrendering and coming unarmed. This was one of the towels that was waved that day when Lee surrendered and led to a chain of activities bringing the Civil War to an end.
The surrendor towel is located at the Appomattox National Park in Appomattox, Va.