Articles of Agreement Relating to the Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia - Milestone Documents

Articles of Agreement Relating to the Surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia

( 1865 ) Commentary by Robert R. Montgomery, Independent Scholar
  • “The troops shall march by Brigades and Detachments to a designated point, stock their Arms, deposit their flags, Sabres, Pistols, etc. and from thence march to their homes under charge of their Officers.” - Article 1
  • “Such transportation as may be agreed upon as necessary for the transportation of the Private baggage of Officers will be allowed to accompany the Officers.” - Article 3
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A lithograph depicting Robert E. Lee (right) formally surrendering to General Ulysses S. Grant (Library of Congress)

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