Appomattox Table - Photo., 04/09/1865-04/09/1865

File — Box: 9, Folder: 6

Identifier: 71864

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

One series only.

Dates

04/09/1865-04/09/1865

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 13 Linear Feet (11 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Shelf Location

15/03/03

Container Summary

1 photograph of table on which General Ulysses S. Grant drafted the terms of surrender for General Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse on 4/9/1865. Photo by Pach Bros, 935 Broadway, N.Y. Written on verso: "Grant wrote terms of surrender at Appomattox on this table, which now belongs to Mrs. Custer. H[orace] P[orter]." Also, 1 Autograph Letter (copy) dated 4/10/1865 from General Philip H. Sheridan to Mrs. George Custer, regarding the table; sent from Appomattox Court House. And, 1 Typed Letter Signed dated 10/3/1962 from attorney Leon R. Jillson of New York City to Horace P. Mende, regarding the photograph of the table.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

APPOMATTOX COURT HOUSE - PHOTO (1865): Photograph

GRANT, ULYSSES S. - PHOTO OF APPOMATTOX TABLE (1865): Photograph

CUSTER, GEORGE (MRS.) - PHOTO OF APPOMATTOX TABLE (1865): Photograph

PORTER, HORACE - PHOTO OF APPOMATTOX TABLE (1865): Photograph

SHERIDAN, PHILIP - CORRESP. TO CUSTER, GEORGE (MRS.) (1865): Other Types

CUSTER, GEORGE (MRS.) - CORRESP. FROM SHERIDAN, PHILIP (1865): Other Types

MENDE, HORACE PORTER - CORRESP. (1962) RE: APPOMATTOX TABLE: Typed Letter Signed