04/09/1865 |
At dawn, the Army of Northern Virginia makes one last effort to break out the Union encirclement |
Battles/Soldiers |
04/07/1865 |
General U.S. Grant, Union commander, contacts Confederate General Robert E. Lee to suggest Lee's surrender |
Battles/Soldiers |
04/08/1865 |
General U.S. Grant, Union commander, receives a response from Confederate General Robert E. Lee concerning surrender |
Battles/Soldiers |
04/08/1865 |
In Virginia, Custer's cavalry captures vital supplies and blocks the Confederate retreat at Appomattox Station |
Battles/Soldiers |
04/08/1865 |
Ulysses S. Grant, Union commander, hints at generous terms and suggests to Robert E. Lee they meet face to face |
Battles/Soldiers |