The final official ceremony takes place to bid farewell to the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Tag: Army of Northern Virginia
An Affectionate Farewell
Celebrations erupt throughout the North as Robert E. Lee issues a formal farewell to his Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Lee Surrenders to Grant
Ulysses S. Grant formally receives the surrender of Robert E. Lee and the last of his Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Lee Agrees to Discuss Surrender
Robert E. Lee is compelled to ask Ulysses S. Grant for a meeting to discuss surrendering the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.
Lee Means to Fight
Robert E. Lee’s Confederate Army of Northern Virginia continues its grueling westward march while Ulysses S. Grant continues pressing for its surrender.
Let the Thing be Pressed
After suffering his worst defeat, Robert E. Lee embarks on the final campaign of his military career.