Appomattox County, VA

Place Unit Type
County
Containing Unit
Virginia
Date Type
At dawn, the Army of Northern Virginia makes one last effort to break out the Union encirclement Battles/Soldiers
General U.S. Grant, Union commander, contacts Confederate General Robert E. Lee to suggest Lee's surrender Battles/Soldiers
General U.S. Grant, Union commander, receives a response from Confederate General Robert E. Lee concerning surrender Battles/Soldiers
In Virginia, Custer's cavalry captures vital supplies and blocks the Confederate retreat at Appomattox Station Battles/Soldiers
Ulysses S. Grant, Union commander, hints at generous terms and suggests to Robert E. Lee they meet face to face Battles/Soldiers
Grant vs. Lee
Burial Place of
Name Type
Appomattox Court House, VA City or Town
Appomattox, VA City or Town
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