Lee, Robert E., 04/09/1865-04/09/1865

File — Box: 10, Folder: 30

Identifier: 97118

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Miscellaneous Manuscripts. Arranged alphabetically by individual.

Dates

04/09/1865-04/09/1865

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 11.5 Linear Feet (18 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Autograph Document (copy): General Orders No. 9 from Robert E. Lee, surrendering to the Union army. Sent from Headquarters of the Army of the Republic.

General Physical Description note

Lee, Robert E. Manuscript copy of General Orders No. 9 from Robert E. Lee, 2 pages. "Copied from the official copy of Gen. Lee's order in the field of surrender at Appomattox C.H. on the morning of the 9th of April 1865 by the subscriber who was a member of Co. B. 1st Md. Infantry C.S.A. A.W. Neale."